Deborah Rihm Email & Phone Number

East Hampton, Ct, Us

United States

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

In this role, I am back to doing all the state of CT Department of Social Services (DSS) redeterminations for our clients, keeping everyone current with their benefits. I track attendance to alert DSS and Social Security of anyone who was away for a month or more, and anyone who may have passed away. I also send in paystubs monthly to Social Security for our individuals who have a job. I do the audits with Social Security for all clients. I am the expert on opening pre-need burial accounts, ABLE accounts, and Special Needs Trust funds.

Southeastern Connecticut, United States

As a Program Coordinator, I worked in our shoreline homes. I helped to write the Individual Programs for our clients. I taught our Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to document correctly in the computer system we were using at the time (Therap). I got to know our residents really well and enjoyed them immensely. In addition to writing goals and wants for our individuals, I also handled the individual's petty cash and the petty cash for the homes. I completed purchase requests for cable bills. I collected behavior data for our behaviorist. I also taught the other Program Coordinators how to complete DSS redeterminations so clients continued to be on the Waiver. I handled the Social Security for all 100+ individuals.

Marlborough, Connecticut, United States

Board clerk for various boards and commissions. Currently clerking for the Boards of Finance and Assessment Appeals.

Maintained First Selectman's calendar; dealt with agitated residents; screened calls to answer questions regarding town issues; handled sensitive and confidential information appropriately; typed correspondence; interviewed, trained and supervised board clerks; created computerized filing system; ordered office supplies and completed purchase orders; met with potential vendors and prepared recommendations; updated website; was a local burning official; coordinated pistol permit applications; covered various departments including Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, Tax Collector and Land Use/Building.

Hartford Ct

I am working at a non-profit organization that maintains homes for intellectual and developmentally disabled individuals. I made sure they continued to receive their benefits such as Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, cash assistance, SNAP, etc. I audited the homes for compliance. I handled the worker's Compensation cases, vehicle accidents and registration, and OSHA.

Glastonbury, Ct

I managed the day to day business operations to enhance productivity and profitability. I prepared the information needed for client meetings regarding life, disability and long term care insurance. I also prepared the information needed to review investment client portfolios.

Hartford, Ct

Provided administrative support and scheduling for Executive Director; maintained confidentially; handled meeting logistics including food and technology and produced agendas and minutes for Boards and Committees in accordance with FOIA requirements; company FOIA expert; helped get the CRCOG Foundation a 501(c)3 status; the company-wide proofreader; kept filing system up to date; created newsletters both for in-house for employees and different newsletters to send out through email to 800+ people, legislative liaison with lobbyists; produced legislative report during the Sessions; procured office supplies and equipment, including phone, fax, scanner and copier; at savings to the company; knowledgeable of the phone/voicemail system; updated employee handbook to current rules; created standard office procedures for administrative staff; made extensive travel arrangements for out of state conferences; produced expense reports for Executive Director; opened mail and responded on Executive Director's behalf; updated database using Microsoft ACCESS; posted to website using Contribute software; handled special projects and events including Golf Outings/Annual Meetings and Legislative Receptions coming in under budget each year. Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and ACCESS.

Entered data from client printout sheets into computer system for collection agency with insurance information, addresses, and other pertinent information pertaining to client.

Marlborough, Ct

Began as receptionist and administrative assistant for the advertising/marketing company. Then moved to finance/human resources. Helped write the computer system to produce invoices for clients. Did some modeling for clients also.

Public Administration

Associates, Social Services

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa

Nutrition

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