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Melise Jacob

Hayward,CA

Summary

Strategic leader with strong communication and compliance skills, committed to achieving organizational goals. Expertise in case management, conflict resolution, and eligibility evaluation. Skilled in scheduling, training, and administrative tasks, with a focus on detail and accuracy in client interviews and application reviews. Dedicated professional skilled in eligibility evaluation and case management. Proven ability to streamline processes and improve client interactions, committed to ensuring accurate and timely assistance for clients in need.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Eligibility Worker

San Francisco City and County
San Francisco, California
01.2025 - Current

Reviewed applications for completeness and accuracy; prepared budgets to determine eligibility for assistance programs.

Applied legal criteria to evaluate financial eligibility for assistance programs; determined grant amounts.

Explained eligibility program standards and procedures to clients; assisted with application completion.

Scheduled and conducted client interviews at agency offices, homes, or various institutions.

Investigated applicant statements via telephone or written verifications to ensure accuracy.

Investigated and resolved client issues regarding non-receipt of benefits, ensuring timely access to necessary support.

Reviewed cases with supervisor to evaluate quality of eligibility determination processes.

Drafted correspondence for clients and agencies; compiled data and generated reports to support eligibility processes.

Social Services Program Assistant

Employment and Human Services (Contra Costa)
Richmond, California
02.2022 - 01.2025

Engaged work program participants in online interviews to identify employability barriers and deliver targeted counseling.

Conducted specialized in-person interviews, ensuring accuracy of participant data within online systems.

Drafted summaries post-interviews and assessed medical records for SSI eligibility determination.

Facilitated assistance and referrals to community services, increasing resource accessibility for participants.

Evaluated appropriateness of case actions by reviewing logs, forms, and other related documents.

Produced summary documents outlining review findings and establishing correction timelines for cases.

Managed essential adult service functions to ensure compliance and support for clients, including service verification processes.

Maintained computerized records while offering technical support to eligibility workers.

Clerk-Experienced Level

Employment and Human Services (Contra Costa)
Richmond, California
07.2019 - 02.2022

Greeted customers warmly through phone and in-person interactions.

Routed calls to appropriate employees or offices, facilitating effective communication.

Looked up case information for eligibility workers and customers in CalWIN.

Documented customer interactions in CalWIN, ensuring accurate and comprehensive records.

Processed intake transfers for new applications in a timely manner.

Managed scheduling of annual appointments for eligibility workers.

Created and dispatched appointment letters for eligibility workers, streamlining appointment scheduling.

Scanned documents into designated task locations within the Compass system.

Education

Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technology

Carrington College
San Leandro, CA
05-2011

Skills

  • Eligibility evaluation
  • Case management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Policy interpretation
  • Active listening
  • Case evaluation
  • Eligibility determination
  • Application processing
  • Confidentiality
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Proficient in [software]
  • Confidentiality practices
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Senior Eligibility Worker

San Francisco City and County
01.2025 - Current

Social Services Program Assistant

Employment and Human Services (Contra Costa)
02.2022 - 01.2025

Clerk-Experienced Level

Employment and Human Services (Contra Costa)
07.2019 - 02.2022

Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technology

Carrington College
Melise Jacob