MARIA Elizabeth POSADAS
Bakersfield,California
Summary
Returning adult student in gerontology with hands-on experience in Social Security disability law and in-home supportive care. Manages SSDI and SSI cases, tracks deadlines, organizes medical and administrative records, and communicates with clients, providers, and agencies to keep claims moving and support older adults and medically vulnerable individuals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Security Disability Paralegal
The Rodriguez Law Firm
Bakersfield, California
06.2024 - Current
- Managed Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) matters through all stages of administrative review, ensuring timely tracking of deadlines, required forms, appeals, and supporting evidence.
- Review medical, employment, earnings, workers' compensation, and state disability records to identify missing evidence, inconsistencies, and case-development needs.
- Communicate with clients, attorneys, healthcare providers, Social Security Administration personnel, and other agencies to obtain evidence, explain case requirements, and resolve claim-related issues.
- Prepared correspondence, case summaries, forms, and evidence requests, along with procedural histories and organized exhibits to effectively support attorney review and legal proceedings.
IHSS Provider
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Bakersfield, California
01.2020 - Current
- Emphasized health, safety, dignity, independence, confidentiality, reliability, and respectful support in daily caregiving to foster a supportive environment.
- Delivered caregiving and supportive services, aiding in medical appointments, scheduling, records management, and administrative tasks to enhance client well-being.
- Coordinated communication with healthcare providers and public agencies, facilitating navigation through healthcare, public-benefit, and community-support systems as needs evolved.
Social Security Disability Legal Assistant
The Rodriguez Law Firm
Bakersfield, California
10.2020 - 06.2024
- Explained claim status, documentation requirements, and next steps to disabled, elderly, and medically vulnerable clients, fostering understanding and trust through accurate and compassionate communication.
- Collected, reviewed, indexed, and maintained medical and supporting records, ensuring completeness and timeliness through proactive follow-up on incomplete or delayed documentation.
- Performed detailed file-quality reviews to identify and address missing forms, records, and signatures, ensuring compliance with deadlines and maintaining confidentiality in case development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
California State University
Sacramento, California05-2028
Skills
- Disability advocacy
- Case Management
- Benefits Navigation
- Medical Record Review
- Client Communication
- Evidence Organization
- Legal Documentation
- Deadline Management
- Bilingual Communication
- Case management
- Medical records review
- Client communication
- Client Communication
Timeline
Social Security Disability Paralegal
The Rodriguez Law Firm
06.2024 - Current
Social Security Disability Legal Assistant
The Rodriguez Law Firm
10.2020 - 06.2024
IHSS Provider
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
California State University