Emma mc Millen

Emma McMillen has a diverse work experience in the field of homeless and community services. Emma has recently served as the Head of Homeless and Community Services at Dublin Simon Community since September 2023. Prior to that, they held the position of Senior Manager LTA Services at the same organization from August 2022 to August 2023. Before joining Dublin Simon Community, Emma worked at Peter McVerry Trust as the Head of Department from December 2019 to February 2021. Emma also has extensive experience at Peter McVerry Trust as a Team Leader, Addiction Support Worker, and Streets to Home Project Worker from 2008 to 2019. Additionally, Emma worked as a Relief Worker at PACE, probation services, from May 2011 to May 2013, and as a Relief Worker at Dublin Simon Community from October 2009 to May 2011. Emma started their career as a Social Care Worker at Stewarts Hospital from October 1998 to March 2008, where they assisted individuals with disabilities in residential and day services.

Emma McMillen began their education in 1997 at Marino College, where they obtained a BTEC diploma in Social Care and Childcare. Emma then attended the Open Training College from 2004 to 2007, obtaining a BA in Social Care with a focus on Mental Health. In 2009, they pursued a BA Hons degree in Homeless Case Management from jobs in Ireland, completing it in 2011. Recently, from 2017 to 2018, Emma attended Dublin City University, where they pursued a Level 8 degree in Homeless Management within the field of Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Furthermore, Emma has obtained a certification in the Community Reinforcement Approach, offered by CRA and Dr. Bob Myers, although the specific month and year of acquisition are unknown.