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and promotional process, testing, custody and maintenance of the Town's personnel files, and employee training records, and assists with the administration of employees' benefits and programs. She continues to manage the Town's performance review system. The Benefits Administrator coordinated the annual employee benefits fair in the spring as well as a retiree benefits fair in November. The Administrator was instrumental in the introduction of a high deductible health plan (HSA plan) offering for all eligible town and school employees. Multiple wellness programs were also held throughout the year to promote health and safety to all town and school employees. The Benefits Administrator conducts audits of benefit payments, enrollment and changes throughout the year and assists employees and retirees with any questions regarding plan changes and coverage. The Administrator conducted numerous new hire orientations. The Administrator also handles all workers compensation and injured on duty claims. The Employer -Provided Health Insurance Offer of Coverage Forms 1095-C are prepared by the Benefits Administrator, in accordance with Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations. For the upcoming year we will continue to make every effort to support the goals of Administration and to continue to be fiscally responsible by our involvement with benefits management, payroll processing and continue to adhere to employment laws. Human Resources will continue to play a role in ensuring that we have high performing and engaged employees who are equipped to deliver the best level of service. We will continue to work diligently to keep all areas of the department flowing as we actively pursue professional opportunities to learn, grow and become even more proficient in our roles for the Town. I would like to thank the Human Resources Department staff, Assistant Human Resources Director/Payroll Administrator Susan Lumping, Benefits Administrator Tracy Scalia and Human Resources Assistant Autumn Ohlsen, for their hard work, commitment, and invaluable contributions this past year. We are all proud to serve the residents of the Town of Mashpee. Respectfully submitted, Kimberly A. Landry Human Resources Director Report of Mashpee Human Services Department To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: The Mission of the Human Services Department is to connect Mashpee residents with the resources and solutions during times of need, with the goal of building a strong and integrated community. The Department provides Information and Referral; Clinical Services to Individuals and Families; Short Term Counseling; Case Management and Advocacy; Assistance with Financial Difficulties; Substance Use Referral to Treatment; Fuel Assistance and Community Development. The Department works with individuals of all ages. In Support of this mission Mashpee Human Services Chairs the Mashpee Substance Use Task Force and plays an active role in regional groups and coalitions, including: The Upper Cape Representative to the Barnstable County Health & Human Services Advisory Council; The Town Representative to the Barnstable County Human Rights Commission: Town Representative to the Barnstable County Regional Substance Use Council and a member of the Prevention Subcommittee. Also a member of the newly formed, Mashpee Inclusion and Diversity Committee. Also, the Department also oversees 12 contracts with outside agencies who provide services to Mashpee residents: Non -Profit Agency Funding for 2019 AIDS SUPPORT GROUP $982.00 Direct Service for people infected with HIV and AIDS, NARCAN training and support BIG BROTHER/BIG SISTER $666.00 One on one adult mentoring of at risk children CAPE COD CHILD DEVELOPMENT $2,697.00 (closed its doors on 8/19-no funding) CAPEABILITIES $1,331.00 Comprehensive rehabilitation and training For individuals with disabilities COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER $3,461.00 Primary care services 139