Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Texas Health and Human Services, excelling in application assessment and client engagement. Proven ability to educate clients on public assistance programs while maintaining confidentiality. Skilled in verbal communication and documentation, consistently achieving high levels of customer satisfaction and resolving complex eligibility issues effectively.
*Take incoming calls in a high level remote environment
*Process applications for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF and Medicaid for the Elderly and Disabled
*Interview clients, follow call flow charts and scripts to ensure all required policies are met
*Educate clients on State policy, help them set up profile accounts on Agency website, mobile app
*Treat every single caller with respect & impartialbility
*Make collateral calls to employers to verify employment income
*Make collateral calls to Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities or Rehabilitation Programs to verify coverage dates
*Work on special projects as assigned
*Ensure all inter-agency forms are completed when a case is submitted for special review
*Follow State policy to ensure all applicants are tested for the appropriate programs and are following all required guidelines
*Use all resources to verify identity, Alien Status, employment, Social Security Benefits & Unemployment Benefits as needed on a case by case basis
*Notify Management Team of any & all cases forwarded to the Office of the Inspector General for review
*De-escalate calls & find a resolution that best fits client's needs
*Referred client to the Texas Workforce Commission to avoid denial of their benefits
*Reviewed amendments filed by taxpayers on their current or past income tax filings.
*Work with client to find a resolution on past due balances owed to the Agency
*Set up payment plans after sending them for Supervisor approval
*Educate taxpayers on tax law
*Report any and all payment plans set up daily
*Work a hybrid schedule that included time at the office and time working from home
*Report to Supervisor every day if assigned to a different campus for the week