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Lea-Anne Mitchell

Littleton,NH

Summary

  • Exceptional ability to stay attentive when dealing with clients
  • Clear communication skills aimed at understanding clients' needs and providing corresponding services
  • Proven ability to grasp program knowledge and relay program information in a concise but potent manner
  • Analytic thinking aimed at resolving clients issues in a proactive manner
  • Able to find conflict resolution without losing self-composure
  • Detail-oriented and efficient in providing customer service in adverse situations
  • Capable of depersonalize self with clients
  • Known for utilizing humor sense during stressful interactions with client
  • Well-versed in adapting different ways under pressure in order to meet deadlines
  • Profound understanding of customer psychology aimed at providing individualized customer services
  • Track record of using tact when handling irate customers
  • Self-presentation and positive attitude
  • Flexibility to work in an ever-changing environment
  • Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reach Up Case Manager

State of Vermont-DCF Business Office
Saint Johnsbury, VT
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
  • Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
  • Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
  • Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
  • Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
  • Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
  • Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
  • Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to case management best practices.
  • Acted as an advocate for vulnerable populations by advocating for policy changes at the state level.
  • Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.

Benefits Program Specialist

State Of Vermont Economic Service Division, DCF
Barre , Vermont
11.2016 - 02.2022
  • Navigated multiple databases such as Access and Onbase to enroll applicants in 3SQVT(SNAP), Fuel assistance, Reach up(TANF), Reach First, Reach ahead and General Assistance.
  • Applied series of rules, program criteria and policies to 3SQVT(SNAP), Fuel assistance, Reach Up(TANF) programs and General assistance to determine applicants' eligibility.
  • Provided great customer service by assisting clients with their needs and/or referring them to appropriate resources while implementing ESD rules.
  • Knowledge of interviewing and collecting data to determine applicant's eligibility.
  • Knowledge of word processing and data processing programs.
  • Knowledge of recognizing difficult personality types and the ability to determine appropriate strategies for dealing with various types of clients and exhibit confidence with emotion reducing model to help keep difficult situations from escalating.

Benefits Program Specialist

State Of Vermont Economic Service Division, DCF
Burlington, Vermont
10.2014 - 04.2016

See Job description above

Benefits Program Specialist

State Of Vermont - Economic Service Division, DCF
Essex, Vermont
12.2013 - 10.2014
  • Navigated multiple databases such as Access, Onbase and Siebel to enroll applicants in health care in the state's marketplace.
  • Applied series of rules, program criteria and policies in complex health care situations to determine applicants' eligibility.
  • Provided issue resolution to health care scenarios to secure health care for consumer and/or determine eligibility for health care programs and plans.
  • Knowledge of word processing and data processing programs.
  • Knowledge of recognizing difficult personality types and the ability to determine appropriate strategies for dealing with various types of clients and exhibit confidence with emotion reducing model to help keep difficult situations from escalating.

Medical Assistant

Fletcher Allen Health Care
Burlington , VT
02.2012 - 12.2013

• provide nursing care to postpartum, Infant and antepartum patients under RN supervision
• Ensured the safety and well-being of the patients in maintained/safety checks
• secretary duties include: Answering phones, PRISM/Electronic medical record, working with charge nurse for bed placement, putting together patient charts, calling codes, making phone calls to physicians, and admitting and discharging patients
• Assist patients with care within my scope of practice on maternity floor
• Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures
• Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential
• proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills
• multi-tasking/work in a fast pace deadline-oriented environment
• Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Johnsbury Academy
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
2006

Associate of Arts - Liberal arts

Community College of Vermont
Vermont

Skills

  • Excellent clinical, customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills
  • Interpersonal abilities and team work skills
  • Able to work in a fast pace deadline-oriented environment
  • Organization skills and prioritizing tasks
  • Create a positive work environment
  • Stress tolerance
  • Quick decision making skills
  • Motivating people and self-motivated
  • Strong work ethic
  • Computer skills/Word,Excel,Access and Onbase
  • Accuracy focused
  • Goal oriented
  • Leadership
  • Multi-tasking
  • Able to learn from teachable moments

Affiliations

Social committee for Barre district office 2019

Certification

Combined eligibility (RUFA, 3SQVT, SF) 8/28/18
General assistance training 11/20/18
All mandatory economic services training's 2018-2019

Diverse teams: Riding the roller coaster of differences 6/6/19

Mediation and conflict management skills 5/9/19

AHS safety awareness training 9/17/19

Timeline

Reach Up Case Manager

State of Vermont-DCF Business Office
02.2022 - 02.2024

Benefits Program Specialist

State Of Vermont Economic Service Division, DCF
11.2016 - 02.2022

Benefits Program Specialist

State Of Vermont Economic Service Division, DCF
10.2014 - 04.2016

Benefits Program Specialist

State Of Vermont - Economic Service Division, DCF
12.2013 - 10.2014

Medical Assistant

Fletcher Allen Health Care
02.2012 - 12.2013

High School Diploma -

St. Johnsbury Academy

Associate of Arts - Liberal arts

Community College of Vermont
Lea-Anne Mitchell