Barbara Talbert Email & Phone Number

Answer/Direct telephone calls for benefits, retirement and human resources department.Data entry of employment applications and transcripts, distribute mail, generate eligiblelist for various departments requesting candidates for hiring. Assist other divisions withtheir duties as assigned. Process employment verifications for current/past employees,Assist walk-in clients with on-line applications, helping them choose positions that bestfit their qualifications.

Assist employment and staffing with current job openings create and post payroll flier on the website for employee and public viewing. Maintain employee files, complete all verifications of employment for past and present employees. Answer and transfer calls to various departments.Other clerical duties as assigned. Also worked as a Legislative Assistant for the County Board of Supervisors.

Served as a Legislative Aide for the county board of supervisors. Scheduled and attendedmeetings, assisted constituents with community and other personal issues, answeredtelephones, attended hearings for employees with grievances. Coordinated fund-raisers,designed newsletters and other pamphlets for community distribution.

Acted as assistant to the site manager. Answered calls and maintained all employees personnel records. Tracked attendance and work sites for all field counselors. Prepared employee discipline reports. Acted as manager when site manager was off site. Delegated assignments for all staff/counselors. Prepared clients for GED testing,employment searches and set up appointments for them to receive food and clothing.

Served as administrative assistant to counselors, case managers and intake specialist in awholistic non- profit drug and alcohol treatment facility. Responsibilities included takingreferrals from different agencies for clients to receive treatment. Scheduled appointmentsfor clients to come in for screening, assessments, individual counseling and group therapysessions. Set up transportation for clients; maintained confidential files of clients. Madefollow-up calls to FEP workers, caseworkers, probation officers, social workers and otherdrug/alcohol treatment centers. Additional responsibilities include typing of clienttreatment goals, master treatment plans, psychosocial assessments and client contactletters.

Utilized strong interpersonal skills when greeting parents and a variety of clientele for anextraordinary facility that specializes in serving children with special needs, learningdisabilities, and emotional and behavioral challenges. Other responsibilities includetyping correspondence to various donors, foundations and organizations Prepared reportson regular basis for Board of Directors and Finance Committee Meetings. Answered allincoming calls, distributed mail, and ordered supplies.

2323 N. Lake Drive

Assisted with registration and pre-registration of patients for testing, admissions,. Transported patients to various departments. Assisted patients with setting up payment arrangements for delinquent accounts for prior medical services.

Certification, Medical Records Administration

Diploma, General Studies

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