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Matthew Webster

Cumberland,RI

Summary

Seasoned leader with over a decade of experience in thriving in a fast paced setting, adept in fostering inclusive environments and driving impactful initiatives. Proven track record of effectively managing teams, implementing strategic programs, and advocating for marginalized communities. Skilled communicator with a passion for promoting forward thinking and collaboration across all levels of an organization.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

State Equal Employment Manager

Rhode Island National Guard
08.2023 - Current
  • Ensuring fair and equal treatment of all personnel in the National Guard
  • Exploring complaints related to discrimination or harassment
  • Providing education and training to National Guard members on diversity and inclusion
  • Collaborating with leadership to develop policies and procedures that promote equal opportunity
  • Conducting audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement in equal opportunity practices
  • Advocating for underrepresented groups within the National Guard
  • Maintaining knowledge of laws and regulations related to equal opportunity
  • Serving as a liaison between the National Guard and external organizations focused on diversity and inclusion efforts
  • Monitoring and reporting on the progress of equal opportunity initiatives and programs
  • Providing guidance and support to National Guard members who have experienced discrimination or harassment.

Southeast Area Director of ABI Residential Programs

Eliot Community Human Services
12.2020 - 07.2023
  • Oversee all residential programs that serve adults with acquired brain injuries in the Southeast area
  • Maintain and understand the importance of quality control, licensing, certification and accreditation
  • Deliver exceptional individualized care through the development of Individual Service Plans, Support Strategies, protocols and understanding resident’s wants as well as their needs
  • Meeting the expectations of stake holders as well as the individuals
  • Developed systems for Residential programs to meet State regulations and update as needed
  • Provided trainings in different areas such as protocols, safety plans, mandated reporting, needs of individuals as well as the aim of the agency
  • Monitor all case management and documentation for the programs
  • Project and oversee budget of programs, along with tracking ongoing expenses.

Program Director

BAMSI Stoughton Day Habilitation Program
10.2018 - 12.2020
  • In charge of training and the supervision of staff
  • This includes providing orientation, ensuring adequate staffing numbers, developing, and monitoring the daily program schedule
  • Ensuring compliance with CARF and Medicaid regulations, maintaining relationships with state funding agents, community resources, other human service agencies and families
  • Coordinating and conducting all staff meetings, support plan meetings, inter-disciplinary team meetings
  • Handling building maintenance issues
  • Coordinating the orientation of new program members
  • Overseeing case management and documentation
  • Facilitating person centered program development
  • Develop and oversee program budget, as well as approve expenses.

Residential Director

Human Service Options, Inc.
02.2012 - 07.2018
  • Oversaw six residential programs that supporting adults with developmental disabilities
  • Worked as part of the Residential Team, including assisting peers when needed, providing Residential On-Call Coverage and having a working knowledge of all the Residential Homes and Systems
  • Utilized a PBS approach when working with staff and individuals, including promoting the agency objectives related to personal growth, community involvement and decision making
  • Completed required documentation completely and accurately, including Monthly Audits, ISP Documentation, Health Care Records, HCSIS, Incident Reporting, Weekend Notes, House Profiles/Safety Plans and Staffing Schedules
  • Participated in Agency trainings and Committees as assigned
  • Trained all staff in First Aid and CPR
  • Ensured House Books and Systems were following Residential Standards, QA Tools and DDS Survey and Certification, including, Fire Drill Logs, Resource Manuals, House Meeting Books, Confidential Books, Medical Books, Money Books and Data Books
  • Maintained and followed a current safety plan, including training staff, conducting fire drills, and reporting any issues
  • Coordinated staff to meet the goals of the agency and facilitated staff meetings and provide on-site supervision and support to Managers and staff
  • Provided staff supervision, including performance appraisals and when necessary, disciplinary actions
  • Conducted orientation for new hires.

House Manager

Human Service Options, Inc.
10.2007 - 02.2012
  • Supervised in home staff (Program Instructors) to ensure the assigned duties of staff were completed
  • Responsible for fiscal management of the home and oversaw resident funds
  • Oversaw resident’s schedules and weekly appointments
  • Set staff schedules and assisting in coordinating staff trainings
  • Acted as liaison to all agencies involved in services for the residents
  • Ensured maintenance of the home was completed in accordance with the schedule
  • Maintained contact with residents’ families
  • Conducted staff meetings
  • Responsible for the management of residents’ medications
  • Participated in required training
  • Maintained required records and adhered to agency rules and regulations.

Treatment Foster Care Supervisor

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
01.2005 - 07.2007
  • Provided regular weekly visits and support, direction and feedback to Proctor Parents, families, collaterals and clients
  • Acted as lead person between the program and the treatment team through written and documented telephone communication, as well as facilitation of meetings, to effect change in the best interest of the client
  • Created and submitted treatment plans and reviews, all reports, and comprehensive assessments done according to state and agency requirements.

Outdoor Recreation Coordinator

La Salle School for Boys
07.2004 - 09.2004
  • Planned and coordinated outdoor adventures and activities for the students at La Salle
  • Maintained and kept an inventory of all the equipment used for Recreation activities and ensured all were in safe working order
  • Provided a safe environment during all activities
  • Assisted the director in the operation of the entire Recreation department.

Advocate

All Faiths Receiving Home
02.2003 - 02.2004
  • Provided individual, family and group life skills sessions to enhance client functioning, life and social skills
  • Promoted healthy family systems to strengthen self-esteem; prevent or reduce substance use/abuse and increase client competencies
  • Promoted client strengths by developing skills that result in positive outcomes.

Placement Coordinator of Treatment Foster Care

Family Works of Desert Hills
02.2002 - 02.2003
  • Headed the coordination of referrals to the Treatment Foster Care program by effectively coordinating and ensuring the appropriate procedures/documentation are followed to ensure placement of the clients in the program
  • Visited group homes, treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, and private home to assess potential Treatment Foster Care clients
  • Maintained effective contact with referring parties, legal guardians, and/or bio-families or other individuals of the client’s treatment team
  • Determined which community resources are needed to ensure objectives of a client are met, provided technical assistance to community service providers as needed to maximize the benefit of these services and implement and access services as indicated by referring party, bio-family and legal guardians
  • Put together initial treatment plans, documentation of 72 hour passes, and match assessments for the clients and their Treatment Foster parents.

Level II Counselor/Teacher

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.
09.2000 - 10.2001
  • Lived in a wilderness setting with 12 at risk youths ages 10-17, utilizing experiential education, adventure therapy, individual and group therapy in helping adolescent become responsible and productive
  • Composed daily written legal documentation of each client’s behavioral modifications
  • Proposed and organized 21-day canoe and backpack trips, as well as primary leadership assisting first level counselor/teachers and child adolescent group.

Education

B.A. in Sociology -

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
12.1999

A.A. in Early Childhood Education -

State University of New York at Cobleskill
05.1996

Skills

  • Excellent time management, problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Continually seeking new development opportunities to increase my skill sets
  • Trained in Mandated Reporting, Human Rights, Safety in the workplace and Positive Behavioral Support

Certification

Special Emphasis Program Manager

Equal Opportunity Counseling

EEO/Anti-Harassment & NO FEAR Training for Supervisors

Conflict Management

Joint Staff NO FEAR

Cyber Security Fundamentals

Timeline

State Equal Employment Manager

Rhode Island National Guard
08.2023 - Current

Southeast Area Director of ABI Residential Programs

Eliot Community Human Services
12.2020 - 07.2023

Program Director

BAMSI Stoughton Day Habilitation Program
10.2018 - 12.2020

Residential Director

Human Service Options, Inc.
02.2012 - 07.2018

House Manager

Human Service Options, Inc.
10.2007 - 02.2012

Treatment Foster Care Supervisor

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
01.2005 - 07.2007

Outdoor Recreation Coordinator

La Salle School for Boys
07.2004 - 09.2004

Advocate

All Faiths Receiving Home
02.2003 - 02.2004

Placement Coordinator of Treatment Foster Care

Family Works of Desert Hills
02.2002 - 02.2003

Level II Counselor/Teacher

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.
09.2000 - 10.2001

B.A. in Sociology -

State University of New York at Plattsburgh

A.A. in Early Childhood Education -

State University of New York at Cobleskill
Matthew Webster