Experience

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  Abilities First Inc.

  • Poughkeepsie New York

  • Human Resource Benefits Manager

    • Jan 2003 - Present
    • Poughkeepsie New York

    Administration of Benefits: ACA/Health Care Reform & ERISA compliance, Workers Compensation, OSHA, Disability, HRA/FSA, 403 (b) and 401-k, open enrollment, Wellness & Benefits fair,COBRA, FMLA, LTD, Life, AFLAC and other voluntary benefits. Hiring, recruiting and day to day HR support for School, Preschool, Universal Pre-K and Social Work/Service Coordination Programs. Program compliance and credentialing for SED, OCFS, DOH, OPWDD. Day to day union contact focusing on problem resolution, attend disciplinary and termination meetings. Assist Director of HR in overall planning and policy making to provide effective and uniform personnel services. Back up to Director of HR and Program Directors in their absence. Specializing in clinical recruitment , OT, PT, SLP and Nursing.

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  Rehab Programs Inc.

  • Poughkeepsie New York

  • Personnel Coordinator

    • 1989 - 2003
    • Poughkeepsie New York

    Assist Director of Human Resources, HR Manager and Program Directors with the day to day operation of the Human Resources Department. Developed and conducted staff benefit orientations, attend college recruitment fairs,assist with benefit administration and recruitment for assigned programs.

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  Rehabilitation Programs, Inc.

  • Poughkeepsie New Yprk

  • Service Coordinator

    • 1986 - 1989
    • Poughkeepsie New Yprk

    Provided case managment services to students and their familes enrolled in our special education School and Preschool Program. Attend CSE meetings and attend annual doctor's conferences. Assisted Director of Education with staff meetings and daily programmatic issues. Liaison with school districts, Department of Health and Family Court for referrals and intakes.

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  Dutchess County Department of Social Services

  • Poughkeepsie New York

  • Social Welfare Worker I

    • 1985 - 1986
    • Poughkeepsie New York

    Provided intake services and eligibility determination for food stamp assistance. Championed linkage and referral for additional available community services.