Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
BreAnna Cyr

BreAnna Cyr

Middlebury

Summary

Dynamic Program Coordinator with a proven track record at Easterseals, excelling in program management and community building. Skilled in strategic planning and staff development, I effectively enhanced service delivery and compliance, while fostering a proactive environment. Recognized for meticulous report preparation and problem-solving abilities, driving impactful outcomes for families in need.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Coordinator

Easterseals
07.2025 - Current
  • Accept program referral from the Department of Children and Families and evaluate intakes to appropriately assign to staff.
  • Review and ensure accuracy of monthly billing, track opened and closed cases for the month.
  • Establish and maintain a presence within the community.
  • Ensure compliance with state regulations and licensing standards are well as the agencies policies and procedures.
  • Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate and monitor all direct reports.
  • Identify and develop solutions concerning safety risks and conduct program services in a safe, appropriate manner.
  • Conduct regular staff meetings and attend all agency leadership meetings.
  • Provide accurate and concise quarterly reports at the end of each quarter.


Family Engagement Specialist Supervisor

Easterseals
09.2023 - 07.2025
  • Train staff by direct observation of their work with assigned clients, noting their relationship development skills, their knowledge of the practice being implemented, and their attention to the caregiver’s ability to focus on children’s needs. Provide verbal and written feedback to staff based upon the results of this observation.
  • Assist staff by increasing their knowledge of child development, their ability to conceptualize interventions according to a case plan, and ensuring that their teaching, advice, and support of the caregiver fit the developmental needs of the child.
  • Facilitate Family Group Conferences including identifying family members and engaging them to encourage their participation, explaining the process, communicating requirements, making any necessary arrangements for their participation, and following through on all decisions and related tasks.
  • Supervise assigned staff, including weekly supervision and performance reviews.
  • Observe and document staff performance and skill acquisition in on site and off site settings, including Family Time Coaching, facilitating Family Group Conferences and Family Safety Planning meetings, Family Support in home visiting, Family Finding, and any other DCF Practice Model tasks assigned to Family Engagement Specialists.

Family Engagement Specialist

Easterseals
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Write and implement plans of care to be approved by the consulting agency clinician.
  • Write contact notes, formal monthly reports and discharge summaries.
  • Maintain frequent communications with DCF Family Service Workers to collaborate services with the family’s case plan.
  • Provide services to family in one or more family centered practices.
  • Assist the family in finding resources for preventative and supportive services ie; housing, transportation and substance abuse treatment, counseling and nutrition.
  • Help caregivers to recognize their children’s needs, make plans and implement strategies so that they meet their children’s needs and grow in their confidence and skills, while providing a safe environment for their children.
  • Visit client homes to meet with caregivers to implement the requirements of the individual’s plan of care.
  • Participate in meetings, conferences, trainings events as assigned.
  • Provide transportation for clients when required.
  • Testify concerning treatment services in court when subpoenaed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Developmental Psychology

Castleton University, Castleton
05-2017
  • Awarded The University Service Award, 2016
  • Awarded The Distinguished Service Award, 2016
  • Awarded The Leavenworth Leadership Award, 2017

Master of Arts - Psychology

The University of Arizona Global Campus, California-Online Program
09-2019
  • Graduated with a 3.67 GPA

Skills

  • Program management
  • Office administration
  • Proactive mindset
  • Strategic planning
  • Report Preparation
  • Staff evaluation
  • Staff development
  • Community building
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Decision-making
  • Time management

Certification

  • Family Time Coaching Certification, Easterseals VT
  • Family Finding Certification, Easterseals VT
  • Family Centered Meeting Facilitation Certification, Easterseals VT

Timeline

Program Coordinator - Easterseals
07.2025 - Current
Family Engagement Specialist Supervisor - Easterseals
09.2023 - 07.2025
Family Engagement Specialist - Easterseals
04.2022 - 09.2023
Castleton University - Bachelor of Arts, Developmental Psychology
The University of Arizona Global Campus - Master of Arts, Psychology