Cuyahoga county department of employment & family services
Jan 2008
Position:
Employment & family eligibility specialist
Education
School / High School:
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine - Cleveland State University- Cleveland, OH
May 2006
Specialities:
Master in Epidemiology
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Windows • MS Office • SPSS • MS DOS; Dbase III; Lotus 1-2-3; Harvard ... • and organizing interviewing techniq... • including study design • legal/ethical aspects and Epi information • applications of methods including screen... • disease surveillance • outbreak investigation • and community needs assessment Excel... • staff • and all levels of management Working... • and written form; understand and apply p... • procedures and/or technical reference ma...
Cuyahoga County Department of Employment & Family Services
Jan 2008 to 2000 Employment & Family Eligibility SpecialistSherwin Williams Cleveland, OH Aug 2007 to Jan 2008 C-TPAT/FAST Compliance CoordinatorAkron Health Department Akron, OH Oct 2005 to Jul 2006 Training CoordinatorLaw Office of Ronald D. James, Esq Shaker Heights, OH Jan 1999 to Mar 2002 Office Manager AssistantCuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office Cleveland, OH Jul 1991 to Dec 1997 Human Resource Assistant/Password Administrator/Jail Utilization Secretary - Civil ServantCuyahoga County Sheriff's Department Cleveland, OH May 1988 to Jun 1991 Assistant Transportation Secretary - Civil Servant
Education:
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine - Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH May 2006 Master in EpidemiologyKent State University Mar 2004 Epidemiology TrainingCleveland State University Cleveland, OH Dec 2002 Bachelor of Arts in Biologycampus mercury reduction program academic laboratories
Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, MS Office, SPSS, MS DOS; Dbase III; Lotus 1-2-3; Harvard Graphics; Quarto Pro; Teletype; CRIS; Ohio State LEADS; Telex Investigative methods and practices Experienced in Research and Planning, and organizing interviewing techniques typically used in welfare fraud investigative report writing practices; rules of evidence sources of information used in investigation of welfare fraud welfare recipient rights Field-work in epidemiology research; Analysis of Data Experience in epidemiological methods, including study design, legal/ethical aspects and Epi information, applications of methods including screening, disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and community needs assessment Excellent interpersonal skills and strong organizational skills Motivated and dedicated attitude towards specific goals Highly dedicated with proven ability to excel in a variety of situations Communicate effectively with the public, staff, and all levels of management Working knowledge of public assistance eligibility criteria Conduct a literature review Select appropriate methodologies Collect data Analyze data Write for publication Ability to work independently in conducting fraud investigations; locate and interview people to ascertain facts and evidence verifying/refuting allegations of fraud; analyze and evaluate the statements of witnesses and suspected violators; secure and present evidence in verbal, and written form; understand and apply provisions of laws applicable to fraud; analyze situations accurately and take appropriate course of action; project consequences of decisions; deal with potentially hostile people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds; research regulations, procedures and/or technical reference materials; recognize and respect limit of authority and responsibility; maintain confidentiality of information; work effectively with others who have objectives counter to assigned role; understand program objectives in relation to department goals and procedures; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.