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Heather Lewis

Palmyra

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Income Maintenance Caseworker

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
01.2022 - 05.2025
  • Provide excellent customer service to clients through incoming calls.
  • Assessed client eligibility for income maintenance programs through comprehensive case evaluations.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records within state systems to ensure compliance.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to provide resources and support for clients in need.
  • Conducted regular follow-ups with clients to monitor progress and address any issues proactively.
  • Reduced errors in benefit calculations by regularly reviewing and updating financial data in client records.
  • Gathered information via telephone, mail, or in person from clients applying for assistance.
  • Utilized data analysis skills to identify trends or patterns within caseloads, informing strategic decision-making processes for the agency.
  • Identified potential instances of fraud or abuse within the income maintenance system by carefully reviewing case documentation for inconsistencies or discrepancies.
  • Made referrals to appropriate services.
  • Expedited resolution of client concerns by addressing questions promptly or escalating issues to supervisors as needed.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing income maintenance programs to ensure compliance.
  • Determined if applicants met eligibility for public assistance programs.
  • Operated computer and imaging equipment to retrieve and enter data into electronic case records.
  • Provided compassionate support to clients facing challenging life circumstances while helping them navigate the income maintenance system.
  • Assisted clients with completing complex forms and applications, ensuring accuracy and completeness of required information.
  • Conducted thorough interviews with clients to assess their needs and determine appropriate services or referrals.
  • Assisted clients with completion of applications and paperwork.
  • Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
  • Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
  • Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
  • Scheduled appointments with applicants to gather information and explain benefits processes.

TeamCare

TeamCare
10.2021 - 01.2022

-Made out going phone calls to families whose children were next in line to receive therapy services.

-Set families up with the appropriate therapist according to their current insurance.

-Thoroughly walked families through the sign up process through a mobile app to ensure their child was appropriately registered for services.

-Kept track of all clients, their insurance providers as well as their entry dates through microsoft excel.


Caseworker

Dauphin County Children and Youth
04.2021 - 10.2021

-Conducted home visits (announced and unannounced)

-Writing and requesting specific referrals.

-Interviewing clients of all ages, children and adults.

-Data entry and keeping detailed records of all clients cases as well as recording all of the interviews conducted.


Meat Wrapper

Garrys Great American
06.2003 - 09.2011

-Trained new employees on the usage of machines that were used daily, client interactions and various cuts of meats.

-Educated customers on meat choices and preparation methods to increase sales.

-Properly stored meat to decrease waste and increase product freshness.

-Kept detailed records of meat cuts to ensure accurate inventory.

-Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.

-Answered questions about specific products that were being sold.

-Provided excellent customer service and attention to the customers when face-to-face or over the phone.

Daycare Assistant

Debbie Miller
06.2001 - 08.2003

-Helped prepare meals for children.

-Managed arts and crafts as well as other hands-on activities.

-Enforced rules to teach manners and maintain safe environment.

-Cared for several children at one time, ranging from ages 1-8 years of age.

-Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children under care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
05-2014

Associate of Arts - Education

Sullivan County Community College
Loch Sheldrake, NY
05-2009

High School Diploma -

Livingston Manor Central School
Livingston Manor, NY
06-2007

Bachelor of Science -

Ulster County Community College

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Customer service experience
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Relationship building
  • Maintains confidentiality
  • Clerical skills
  • Schedule management
  • Eligibility determination
  • Policy interpretation
  • Client assessment
  • Strong client relations
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Active listening
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Income Maintenance Caseworker

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
01.2022 - 05.2025

TeamCare

TeamCare
10.2021 - 01.2022

Caseworker

Dauphin County Children and Youth
04.2021 - 10.2021

Meat Wrapper

Garrys Great American
06.2003 - 09.2011

Daycare Assistant

Debbie Miller
06.2001 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

SUNY Empire State College

Associate of Arts - Education

Sullivan County Community College

High School Diploma -

Livingston Manor Central School

Bachelor of Science -

Ulster County Community College
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