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Marvin "Chip" Perkins, Jr

Jamestown,NY

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Contractor

Perk's Werks, LLC
Jamestown, NY
03.2015 - Current
  • Provide residential contracting services ranging from simple home maintenance needs to larger remodeling projects.
  • Work with other contractors, building new custom homes.
  • Specialty and custom-designed wood projects based on customer needs/requests.

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

WCA Hospital
Jamestown, NY
03.2002 - 03.2014
  • Assessed patients to identify individual needs and created care plans to address objectives and goals as identified during evaluation.
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with physical and mental disabilities.
  • Implemented counseling techniques and interventions to aid patients in recuperating and improving social, cognitive, emotional and physical activities of daily life.
  • Organized and scheduled exercise programs and recreational activities to facilitate physical and emotional health of participants.
  • Implemented leisure education programs designed to increase knowledge of leisure resources available in the community.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary for clients experiencing emotional distress or behavioral issues.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress towards goals.

Program Supervisor & Counselor

Gaudenzia - Dr Daniel Snow Recovery House
Erie, PA
05.2001 - 03.2002
  • Provided individual and group counseling to residents with substance abuse and co-existing mental health disorders, working toward successful reintegration into a healthy lifestyle.
  • Led team meetings to communicate updates, gather feedback, and align on goals.
  • Developed, implemented and evaluated program policies and procedures.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and supervision to staff members.
  • Conducted annual performance reviews of staff members.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
  • Served as liaison between the organization and external partners.

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Crossroads/Gaudenzia Crossroads
Erie, PA
09.1997 - 05.2001
  • Assessed patients to identify individual needs and created care plans to address objectives and goals as identified during evaluation.
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with substance abuse issues and/or mental health diagnoses.
  • Implemented counseling techniques and interventions to aid patients in developing social, cognitive, emotional, and physical skills to support recovery efforts.
  • Provided support, guidance, and instruction to clients during recreational activities.
  • Conducted offsite recreational events or outings to assist with reintegration into sober social leisure opportunities.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress towards goals.

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

WCA Hospital
Jamestown, NY
02.1991 - 08.1997
  • Assessed patients to identify individual needs and created care plans to address objectives and goals as identified during evaluation.
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with physical and mental disabilities.
  • Implemented counseling techniques and interventions to aid patients in recuperating and improving social, cognitive, emotional and physical activities of daily life.
  • Organized and scheduled exercise programs and recreational activities to facilitate physical and emotional health of participants.
  • Implemented leisure education programs designed to increase knowledge of leisure resources available in the community.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary for clients experiencing emotional distress or behavioral issues.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress towards goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation Services

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
05-1988

Bachelor of Science - Community Services For Developmentally Disabled

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
05-1988

Skills

  • Project management
  • Budgeting and financial planning
  • Construction oversight
  • Custom woodworking techniques
  • Quality assurance processes
  • Customer service excellence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner/Contractor

Perk's Werks, LLC
03.2015 - Current

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

WCA Hospital
03.2002 - 03.2014

Program Supervisor & Counselor

Gaudenzia - Dr Daniel Snow Recovery House
05.2001 - 03.2002

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Crossroads/Gaudenzia Crossroads
09.1997 - 05.2001

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

WCA Hospital
02.1991 - 08.1997

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation Services

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Community Services For Developmentally Disabled

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

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