Cathryn L. “Carlson” Stein
Chief Executive Officer of Home Community Base Services Provider, Inc
Founder/President of HCBS Billings Solution
Born in Seattle, Washington: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Washington State University. Post-Baccalaureate study Lawyer’s Assistant Program from University of San Diego. 1986 moved to Philadelphia, PA. Resided, in Boca Raton, Florida and presently live in Chester Springs, PA.
I have two sons; one is active military: Captain in United States Army. My other son has autism and intellectual disabilities. In 2008 I created CO-OP Provider which changed to 2018 to Home Community Base Services Provider, Inc. As a parent, with the belief that working cooperatively with the vast resources and acquaintances I’ve developed over the years has proved that together, we can change and enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities. Medicaid Waivers has vastly changed in 17 years and therefore created HCBS Billing Solutions LLC.
BA Political Science Washington State University | Lawyer’s Assistant Program – University of San Diego
Crysta Dougherty
Chief Financial Officer
I’ve been with HCBS since 2011. I take care of everything related to accounting and collaborate with other administrators to create and improve our internal systems. Before joining HCBS, I spent 17 years doing much the same for a wonderful individual and his two companies. Always striving to assist and serve our clients and staff to the best of my abilities. My interests include teaching riders and training horses. I have 22 horses currently under my care and enjoy coaching both high school and middle school riding teams. Skiing and watercolor painting are additional passions.
Dina Bray
Chief Operating Officer
Jennifer Shaffer
Administrative Director
My name is Jennifer Shaffer, and I am the Administrative Director for HCBS Provider. I have a B.A. in English from West Chester University with a focus on writing. I joined HCBS Provider in 2013 and am dedicated to ensuring that our consumers receive the highest quality services and support. I handle all referrals for HCBS Provider and work closely with supports coordinators, staff, and consumers to ensure that each individual receives personalized support using a person-centered approach. In addition, I serve as the Incident Manager for HCBS, am a Certified Investigator, and am ODP Quality Management certified. Having a family member with autism has given me personal experience on how this diagnosis, as well as other disabilities, touches lives.
Sharon Halteman
Director of Human Resources
My name is Sharon Halteman, and I am the Director of Human Resources for HCBS Provider. I received my B.A. in Sociology from Gwynedd Mercy University. As Human Resources Director, I not only manage administrative duties, record keeping, and recruitment, but I also have 20 years of experience in the home health care field. In the past, I have worked directly with adults and children with disabilities such as autism, down syndrome, and intellectual disabilities.
Janet Johnson
Training Director, Outreach and Workflow Coordinator
Janet is the Training Director at HCBS Provider. As Training Director, She provides state mandated training to current staff as well as new hire orientation. Janet ensures that mandated trainings are adhered to on an annual basis. She assigns quarterly trainings and delivers annual in person trainings to all staff. In the role of Work Flow Coordinator, Janet monitors staff notes to ensure that ISP goals are being monitored each day; and that staff adheres to training requirements. Janet will reach out to staff and family accordingly Janet is a Certified Investigator. As such, sheadheres to the importance of the PA state goals as outlined in the ODP (Office of Developmental Programs). Janet comes to us from the state of Indiana where she received her BS in Criminal Justice. After a lengthy career in the travel industry, she chose a career serving special needs individuals. She spent a several years teaching in a verbal behavior classroom while working on her Masters in
Applied Behavior Analysis. Janet continues to work as a BSC on the clinical team. Janet loves cats and is an advocate for SPCA, ST. JUDE and the ACLU.
Trish Trincia-Fitzgerald
Clinical Director of Behavioral Services
Trish is a licensed behavioral analyst and the clinical director of behavioral services at Home Community Based Services (HCBS). She oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of evidence-based practices in behavior assessment and consultation.
As clinical director, Trish collaborates closely with her behavioral consultants, providing strategic oversight and leadership for behavior assessment and consultative services. In addition to managing HCBS’s behavioral department, she also supervises BCBA and RBT candidates.
With over 24 years of experience, Trish has been dedicated to helping individuals with intellectual disabilities lead healthy, fulfilling lives within their communities. She also provides strategic guidance and leadership to the direct care staff serving individuals on her caseload.
Passionate about hands-on support, Trish works directly with consumers and their caregivers to implement behavior plan interventions, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across individuals and settings. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her friends and family, and watching the Eagles play on Sundays- Go BIRDS!.
- Graduated from Immaculata University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology (BA) (2003).
- Graduated from Wilmington University with a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling (BS) (2006).
- Received a Certification from Florida Institute of Technology in Applied Behavioral Analysis (2013).
- Received a Certification from Florida Institute of Technology in Organizational Behavioral Management (2019).
Neffertina German
Director of the Community Participation Program
My name is Neffertina German, and I am the Director of the Community Participation Program. I have received my bachelor degree in Project Management. However my work experience has ranged from all areas and populations of the Social Services. I have operated a daycare, ran afterschool programs, worked in Payroll and HR departments, been a youth minister, worked at a nursing home and over the past 7 years I have worked with adults with Intellectual Disabilities. In my role as Director of CPS I supervise the staff providing that service and manage our working relationships with Support Coordinators, Program Coordinator, Families/Providers and provide Community Engagement.
Cindy Eves
Director of Nursing
My name is Cindy Eves. I grew up in Montgomery County PA. I currently live Berks County PA. I live with my son Justin. We have 1 dog and 3 cats. We are very active outside of work, traveling and snowboarding. I graduated from Widener University with an BSN in Nursing in 1997. I have 3 years’ experience with long term care working at Manor Care and Montgomery County Geriatric Center. I have 16 years’ experience as a staff nurse on PCU at Pottstown Hospital and 9 years’ experience at the McGlinn cancer center where I currently work now full-time. I became a nurse because I wanted to help people in need. Throughout my career, I have learned that I have an excellent aptitude for the nursing profession. I have learned from the people I helped, and that learning has made me the person I am today. I look forward to serving you through HCBS Provider Services.
Samantha Schalki
Executive Office Assistant
My name is Samantha Schalki (Sam), and I am the executive office assistant at HCBS Provider. I am a college student at Kutztown University, studying to get my master’s in social work with a minor in case management. My hobbies are horseback riding, showing horses, reading, and pet-watching. I joined HCBS at the beginning of 2024, where Cathy showed me the ropes of HCBS and began training me to become an executive office assistant. I help with various administrative tasks and handle a lot of the organization, filing, online documentation, and digital work for all the administration.