Tara Kelemen
Donora,PA
Summary
I have been employed by SPHS for over 20 years. I have worked 3 different positions and excelled at all of them. I am a hard worker and love to help people. I have great communication and interviewing skills to help people find what they need. I always step up and volunteer when needed. I have volunteered at the Senior Games, Senior Golf, SPHS golf outing, and the Holiday Party Committee.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Provider Specialist
SWPA Area Agency on Aging
Charleroi , PA
04.2017 - Current
- Inspect and Certify Domiciliary care homes, both Annually and Semi Annually.
- Maintain and update Excel sheets of provider paperwork.
- Marketing for the program including: writing articles, helping to create flyers, attending Senior Fairs, Informational Fairs, and public speaking events about the Dom Care program.
- Meeting with new consumer referrals and placing them if appropriate in our program.
- Meeting with prospective providers and help them meet regulations to open a Dom Care facility.
- Complete applications for the Dom Care supplement and work with the Department of a Human Services and Social Security Office as needed.
Dom Care Care Manger
SWPA Area Agency on Aging
Charleroi , PA
11.2012 - 03.2017
- Maintained a caseload of consumers and met with them quarterly
- Completed NATS, FEDs, Care Plans & ISPs and ensured that all documentation is completed accurately according to state regulations.
- Attended/ participated in various agency meetings concerning the well being of the consumer.
- Met with new referrals and placed them in a Dom Care home if appropriate for the program.
- Maintained a working relationship with various support agencies including: Department of Human Services, Social Security Office, Mental Health Blended Care managers, Supports Coordinators, and Social Workers.
- Completed FED trainings.
- Complete Rent Rebates for all consumers on my caseload.
Blended Case Manager
SPHS
Charleroi , PA
09.2003 - 11.2012
- Maintained a caseload of clients who were seen monthly or biweekly.
- Completed referrals for housing, Rep Payee Programs, and Social programs.
- Assisted clients in accessing entitlements such as SSI and SSDI benefits or food stamps.
- Served as an advocate for clients when dealing with external entities such as landlords or employers.
- Conducted assessments every 6 months.
- Assisted clients in getting to their Mental Health and Physical Health appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education Social Studies
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA12-2000
High School Diploma -
Belle Vernon Area High School
Belle Vernon, PA06-1996
Skills
- Provider Relations
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Calendar and Appointment Management
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Provider Specialist
SWPA Area Agency on Aging
04.2017 - Current
Dom Care Care Manger
SWPA Area Agency on Aging
11.2012 - 03.2017
Blended Case Manager
SPHS
09.2003 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education Social Studies
California University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Belle Vernon Area High School
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