Erin Machnik
Norwich,CT
Summary
Caring and skilled human service professional, passionate about positively impacting programs and the clients served
Empathetic Life Skills Instructor with proven to build trusting relationships with clients. Caring and kind with genuine concern for well-being of others.
Knowledgeable in the area of addiction, acquired brain injuries and mental illness. Non-judgemental approach at all times.
Skilled at observation and written assessments with a strong focus on the participants strengths
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager, Independant Living Skill Trainer
ABI Waiver Program Connecticut
, CT
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Held positions in all aspects of Connecticut's Acquired Brain Injury Support program from Job Developer, Job Coach, Independent Living Instructor, to Program Manager
- Provided assessments to clinical team
- Case management
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, family and clients
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet social, educational, enrichment and transitional needs of program participants
- All aspects of Program Management: hiring, training, scheduling, on-call duties, documentation
Project Manager, Heavy Highway Construction
American Industries
Jewett City, CT
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Researched bidding opportunities with State of Connecticut and towns within.
- Coordinated with other businesses in order to safely schedule major highway construction within Connecticut
- All aspects of bidding procedures including reading and understanding basic contracts and procedures laid out by town or state agency
- Coordinated with foreman, inspectors, transportation directors to cut down on scheduling challenges
- Initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance
Education
Music
Dean College
Franklin, MAHuman Services
Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, CTPsychology
Harvard Ex. School
Cambridge, MaSkills
- Community Outreach
- Conflict Resolution
- Family Education
- Case Needs Assessment
- Program Development
- Life Skills Trainer Certification 10 years
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Crisis Situations
- Rehabilitative Treatment Plans
- Coaching/Counseling Services; focus on program participants strengths
Certification
- Independent Life Skills Trainer Certification
Timeline
Project Manager, Heavy Highway Construction
American Industries
08.2018 - 08.2020
Program Manager, Independant Living Skill Trainer
ABI Waiver Program Connecticut
01.2007 - 01.2017
Music
Dean College
Human Services
Three Rivers Community College
Psychology
Harvard Ex. School
- Independent Life Skills Trainer Certification
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