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Ryan Diaz

Ryan Diaz

Eligibility Technician and Casework Professional

Anaheim, CA, US, 92806
714-749-4088
English

Background


About

About

Employment eligibility and casework professional with direct experience administering Medi-Cal and CalFresh programs within a county Social Services Agency. Demonstrated expertise in eligibility determination, complex case maintenance, client interviewing, and benefits accuracy using CalSAWS, MEDS, and CalHEERS. Recognized for exceeding performance objectives through strong analytical judgment, cultural competence, confidentiality, and independent caseload management while serving diverse and disadvantaged populations.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Eligibility Technician (Dual Case Maintenance – CMET)Orange County Social Services

    Jan, 2024 - Present

    Perform eligibility determination and ongoing case maintenance for Medi-Cal and CalFresh participants in accordance with state and federal regulations.

    • Conduct detailed client interviews to assess eligibility, verify documentation, and identify barriers to participation

    • Independently process annual redeterminations, recertifications, SAR7s, ICTs, appeals-related actions, and external referrals

    • Resolve complex eligibility issues using CalSAWS, MEDS, and CalHEERS, including MEDS holds, IEVS alerts, and SAVE discrepancies

    • Apply policy manuals, processing guides, worker tools, and job aids to ensure accurate benefit calculations and compliance

    • Manage high-volume caseloads, prioritize workload, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision

    • Selected for confidential and high-priority cases based on discretion, accuracy, and judgment

    • Recognized for exceeding performance objectives, earning a merit step increase and consistent commendations

    • Played a key role in the Skipped Issuance Project, resolving over 700 CalFresh cases within a 30-day period

    • Serve as a mentor and technical resource for peers, assisting with onboarding and complex case troubleshooting

    • Act as unit liaison regarding FSS/EES CalWORKs and General Relief cross-case processing

  • Management / Notary PublicUPS

    Feb, 2021 - Jan, 20242 years 11 months

    Provided management oversight and notarial services in a high-volume retail environment.

    • Verified identities, signatures, and documentation in compliance with legal and regulatory standards

    • Conducted professional client interviews and explained documentation requirements clearly

    • Maintained confidential records and logs with a high degree of accuracy

    • Supervised staff, prioritized workloads, and met strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Census Enumerator, U.S. Federal Government

    Aug, 2019 - Feb, 20211 year 6 months

    Collected demographic and eligibility-related data through field and in-home interviews.

    • Conducted in-home and field interviews to collect eligibility-related demographic data

    • Worked with culturally diverse and disadvantaged populations to overcome participation barriers

    • Maintained accurate government records and met productivity standards independently

  • Investigation Specialist, Portfolio Recovery Services

    Aug, 2017 - Nov, 20192 years 3 months

    Conducted investigative research involving sensitive financial and personal data.

    • Analyzed documentation, interviewed parties, and prepared detailed investigative reports

    • Exercised independent judgment handling sensitive personal and financial information

Skills

Skills

  • Eligibility & Casework

    Medi-Cal

    CalFresh

    Eligibility determination

    Case maintenance

    Recertifications and redeterminations

    Eligibility calculations and benefit accuracy

    Confidential and sensitive case handling

  • Systems & Technical Knowledge

    CalSAWS

    MEDS

    CalHEERS

    Microsoft Word

    Microsoft Excel

    Microsoft PowerPoint

    Outlook

    Digital case records and document management

    Government workflows and processing guides

  • Policy & Workload Management

    Policy interpretation and compliance

    Appeals

    ICTs

    IEVS

    SAVE

    Independent case analysis and troubleshooting

    Caseload prioritization and deadline management

  • Communication & Client Service

    Client interviewing and counseling

    Written case narratives and documentation

    Conflict resolution

    De-escalation

    Liaison with supervisors, peers, and external entities

Education

Education

  • Computer Science & Engineering, Geography/Geospatial Analysis, Speech & Communication, Coursework, Fullerton College

    Feb, 2014 - Jan, 2019

  • , High School Diploma, Katella High School

    - Jan, 2015

Certificates

Certificates

  • Notary, State of California

    Issued on:

Awards

Awards

  • Overall Rating: Exceeds Agency Expectations - Merit Increase (3 Steps) , Orange County Social Services Agency

    Awarded on: Jul 11, 2025

  • Selected for Agency-Wide Initiatives and Technical Think Tank , Orange County Social Services Agency

    Awarded on: Sep 01, 2024

    Beginning 2024 and continuing to be in SAR7 task-force, MC RE task-force, Tech Work group, Subject matter expert on Medical/Calfresh work group, Mentor/C.O.A.C.H work group

  • Designated to advise General Relief staff on Skipped Issuances , Orange County Social Services Agency

    Awarded on: Feb 01, 2025

References

References