Nora Sharp Email & Phone Number

Conducts intake/assessments for individuals to determine need for a guardian or conservator; areas of review include financial, medical, social, and psychological criteria; discusses case with physicians, behavioral health workers, probation, and other social services agencies; When appointed as conservator or guardian, interviews client and relatives to determine nature and location of all client assets and debts; secures assets and determines a plan to manage them on behalf of the client. Performs fiscal management and Representative Payee services for assigned clients; obtains and researches any planning and financial documents; budgets the client's income; ensures that funds are available for rent/care and client personal needs; pays bills; works with financial institutions to marshal client assets and obtain funds; arranges for storage and/or disposition of property; processes all legal documents and procedures on behalf of clients; upon case closure, ensures the proper distribution of estate assets to beneficiaries and the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator.Ensures that clients receive the correct level of care for their needs; assesses gaps in care and coordinates services to fill these gaps; communicates with medical health providers to ensure proper care.Prepares documentation outlining client interactions and communications, including services provided and service plans.Assists client in pursuing other community-based resources and/or financial benefits to which they may be entitled; acts as an advocate for client with Social Security, Medi-Cal, Veterans Service, State Disability, and other agencies; represents client in dealing with federal, state, and local agencies and financial institutions.Explains complex legal policies, conservatorship, financial arrangements; answers questions from client and family members; provides information and direction to community members.Prepare court documents and testify in court

As an Eligibility Worker, my primary responsibility is to determine client eligibility for public assistance programs such as MediCal, Cal Fresh, and CMSP. As of recently, a major function of this position has been the ability to maneuver through Covered California applications and requirements in order to determine eligibility for Exchange Plans, APTC (Advanced Premium Tax Credits), MAGI MediCal, and Non-MAGI MediCal. In order to make these determinations it is essential to have constantly a broad understanding of the Affordable Care Act.In this position it is essential to have the following skills; research and analytic skills in order to determine the programs available and a clear understanding of the complex program rules and state and county regulations that will support placement of the client in the correct program(s), and knowledge of program rules and regulations. The ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes is key in this field, due to constantly changing regulations and operating procedures.

Cameron Park, Ca, Us

As a visitation Intern I spent my time supervising visits between children and biological parents who have become involved in the Child Welfare system. My primary function in this position was to accurately and objectively document visit interactions between parents and children. Visitation notes aided CPS social workers in guiding parents and children through the reunification process.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Human Services, General