Kara Webster

Experience

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  The Psychological Center, Inc.

  Jun 2002 - Sept 2005

  Program Director

  During my time as Program Director I oversaw the daily operations for 1-2 DMH residential Programs at a time. As Program Director I was also responsible for the following:-Manage client treatment of 8-10 mentally ill adults and work with them to achieve their treatment goals.-Management of staff -Oversee client billing for these DMH funded programs-Work with agency on all quality assurance activities-Oversee interviews and hiring for the programs-Ensure that all programs managed met the DMH standards for the physical site as well as standards in client care Show less

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  The Key Program, Inc

  Sept 2005 - Oct 2021

  Administrative Supervisor/HR Generalist

  The Key Program is non-profit agency that was established in 1974. The agency provides services to over 500 At-Risk Youth throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.• Oversight and management of region's employee relations for approximately 70 staff members• Creates and maintains lasting relationships with vendors and funding sources• Benefits coordinator for employees insurance plans as well as additional benefits provided by the agency • Maintains Regional Personnel Records utilizing ADP’s online HR portal • Reviews all employees’ electronic timecards for accuracy as well adherence to employee benefit time policies• Ensures that the region’s 5 treatment programs are in compliance with DEEC and DCF licensing regulations to ensure the highest level of care is provided to our clients• Creates strategic staffing plans that align with programmatic budgets • Screens potential applicants and facilitates interviews• Responsible for timely and accurate monthly billing with funding sources for the client services provided• Creates corrective action plans in response to operational needs and oversees compliance and outcomes• Processes and completes discretionary reviews for employment background checks • Ensures adherence to operational budgets by monitoring program spending as well as by seeking out alternative cost saving methods• Processes accounts payables for regional expenses with vendors and service providers• Serves on fundraising board and leads volunteer activities Show less

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  Enchanted Vines

  Feb 2018 - now

  Small Business Owner

  Creating Custom Designed High Quality Floral Decor