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Work History
Education
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Make A Wish Volunteer
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Sheri Theisen

Burnside,KY

Summary

Adept at analyzing and improving program efficiency, my tenure at the Commonwealth of KY showcases a proven track record in policy interpretation and case management. With a knack for maintaining confidentiality and a 60-65 WPM typing speed, I excel in high-pressure environments, demonstrating both critical hard and soft skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Assistance Program Specialist (MRO)

Commonwealth of KY (office of Ombudsman)
02.2010 - 11.2019

Analyzed sample listing of cases for accuracy, promptness, policy regulations, procedures, and interpreted policy.

Conducted openings with counties: interviewed staff, and clients.

Maintained a case file on each county. Gathering all information and compiling data for exits. Prepare an overview and error trends for each county. Assist counties and regional office with corrective action plans and sent final drafts out.

Maintained confidentiality of clients.

Case Management Specialist I

Commonwealth Of KY, Cabinet Of Health & Family Services
09.2002 - 01.2010

Interviewed clients/applicants for Public assistance and related programs leading toward a family becoming self supporting; Including determination of eligibility.

Maintained contact with each participant to monitor and evaluate their progress toward their goals.

Made referrals when needed: such as referrals for child care, referrals for mental health, and referrals for volunteer placements.

Scheduled and conducted assessments based on participants situations and checked for any barriers.

Responded to participants and providers questions about policy and guidelines.

Authorized and arranged with participants supportive service payments.

Maintained good relationship with community partners.

Maintained confidentiality of each client.

Family Support Specialist III

Commonwealth Of KY, Cabinet Of Health & Family Services
02.2002 - 09.2002

Determined eligibility for Public assistance programs such as KTAP, Foodstamps, and Medicaid.

Interviewed clients for basic public assistance programs, Completed appropriate forms, gathered and reviewed information.

Maintained extensive notes on each client and also maintained case files on each client.

Reviewed the work of Family Support Specialist I and II for accuracy of work and knowledge of programs.

Tracked timeliness of cases needing corrections.

Supervisory duties in the event the supervisor was off work. This could be approval and denial of leave and approval and denial of overtime in the absence of a supervisor.


Family Support Specialist I & II

Commonwealth of KY (CHFS)
11.1999 - 01.2002

Determined Eligibility for Public Assistance Programs such as KTAP, Food stamps and Medicaid.

Interviewed clients for basic public assistance programs, completed appropriate forms, gathered and reviewed information.

Maintained extensive notes on each client and also maintained case files on each client.

Maintained confidentiality of each client.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Studies

Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
12-2007

Skills

    I work well with others and work well under pressure

    Proficient with computer, fax machine, copier, mail machine, and multiple phone line system

    Can type 60-65 words per minute

    I am a quick learner and adapt well under any circumstance

    I work independently and with others well

Make A Wish Volunteer

I have been a wish granter for the past 8 years.  It is a humbling experience to see children and families going through so much and being able to find out kids wishes and those wishes being granted.  I interview the child and their family and determine what the childs wish is.

References

Angela Gamble 606-776-3199 Professional reference

Penny Dye 606-219-0681 Professional and personsal

Sam Lewis 606-875-5102 Personal

Timeline

Public Assistance Program Specialist (MRO)

Commonwealth of KY (office of Ombudsman)
02.2010 - 11.2019

Case Management Specialist I

Commonwealth Of KY, Cabinet Of Health & Family Services
09.2002 - 01.2010

Family Support Specialist III

Commonwealth Of KY, Cabinet Of Health & Family Services
02.2002 - 09.2002

Family Support Specialist I & II

Commonwealth of KY (CHFS)
11.1999 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Science - General Studies

Indiana University, Bloomington
Sheri Theisen