KAREN PROVIDENCE
***********@*********.*** / 347-***-**** / St. Albans, NY 11412
EDUCATION
Master of Science: Health Care Administration 08/2020
Monroe College - Bronx, NY
Bachelor of Business Administration: Health Services Administration 08/2018
Monroe College - Bronx, NY
EXPERIENCE
Rehabilitation and Recovery Director / Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens 08/2023 - Current
Oversee program administration, including administrative support and program supervisors
Ensure quality of care in service delivery
Provide direct supervision to staff regularly
Foster staff development and morale through meetings and training
Maintain fiscal accountability and adhere to program budgets
Consult with staff on client and program-related issues as needed
Monitor service levels to meet projected contract goals
Ensure appropriate documentation of services provided
Submit accurate and timely reports to the NYC Office of Health and Mental Health
Enhance referral sources and establish rapport with other service providers
Involve staff in service reviews and prepare annual planning documents
Clarify staff roles in assessing consumer/family needs and following up on referrals
Program Director / Help From The Heart LLC - Brooklyn, NY 10/2021 - 08/2023
Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership
Hired and developed staff to achieve program goals collaboratively
Conducted training and orientation for new office and field staff
Offered technical support to address compliance with policies
Developed evaluation strategies to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement
Appraised employee performance and authorized leave requests
Resolved complications between social workers and clients
Assessed new cases with the Director of Nursing
Oversaw administrative staff to facilitate daily program activities
Accounts Receivable Manager / School Settlement HASC - Brooklyn, NY 05/2015 - 10/2021
Managed daily financial transactions, including accounts receivable data entry
Prepared payroll for home attendants using HC Plus and PayPro
Reviewed Managed Care Organizations (MCO) reports and followed up on non-paid claims
Evaluated paid MCO checks, and generated manual billings as needed
Prepared monthly trial balance reports and processed vendor checks
Verified billing and payments for Visiting Nurse Services
Created and processed vendor invoices, revising Sandata billing rejection reports
Lead Case Coordinator / Kind Care - New York, NY 04/2004 - 05/2013
Supervised over 300 home attendants and clients, providing daily field visit assignments
Trained approximately 600 new employees in policies and procedures
Appraised performance of home attendants and authorized leave requests
Attended case conferences and made final decisions on cases
Acted as a liaison between social workers and clients to resolve issues
Prepared payroll using Sandata HC Plus and instructed home attendants on care plans
Case Coordinator / LBJ Home Attendant Program - Brooklyn, NY 08/1989 - 07/2000
Supervised home attendants, evaluated performance, and assigned daily visits
Prepared payroll and authorized leave requests
Scheduled in-service training and physicals for staff
Interviewed, hired, and trained home attendants
Collaborated with social workers on client interventions
Data Entry Specialist / Dime Saving Bank of NY FSB - Valley Stream, NY 03/1986 - 07/1989
Calculated interest on savings, money market, and CD accounts
Corrected teller errors and prepared checks for mailing
Prepared bank statements for overseas clients
SKILLS
Leadership and Management
Staff Supervision and Development
Program Administration and Oversight
Performance Evaluation and Appraisal
Conflict Resolution
Health Care Administration
Quality Assurance and Compliance
Fiscal Management and Budgeting
Health Care Regulations and Policies
Operational Expertise
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Program Evaluation and Improvement
Training and Development Programs
Administrative Operations Management
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
Rapport Building with Service Providers
Client and Family Advocacy
Effective Presentation Skills
Technical Proficiency
Data Entry and Financial Management Software
Reporting and Documentation Management
Billing and Accounts Receivable Systems
Analytical Skills
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Data Analysis for Decision Making
Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
Customer Service Orientation
Client Relations and Support
Service Delivery Improvement
Empathy and Active Listening