Ellen Rahner
Homer,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Program Assistant
L'Arche Syracuse
Syracuse, NY
06.2023 - Current
- Developed educational materials tailored towards individual needs of each participant.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for people with disabilities.
- Encouraged positive social interactions between participants while promoting respect for diversity.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace both inside and outside the day program building.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage people and promote development.
- Assisted participants with meal preparation and clean-up activities.
- Organized recreational activities for participants such as arts and crafts, board games, and physical exercise.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Faith and Light Group Leader
Faith and Light Cortland
Homer, NY
09.2019 - Current
- Coordinated and organized special holiday and spiritual events to boost community interest.
- Visited with housebound individuals to offer physical assistance, social interaction and emotional support.
- Facilitated interactive discussions among members of the small group.
- Organized charity events for Faith and Light to collaborate with local charities.
- Established positive relationships with family and friends of people in the group.
- Collaborated with other Small Group Leaders to share best practices.
- Attended team meetings regularly to discuss program updates and changes.
- Supported people going through difficult times by offering counseling and supplies.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and emotional development in the group.
- Identified areas of improvement within the program structure and proposed solutions as needed.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC05-1997
Skills
- Rapport Building
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Calendaring and Scheduling
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Imaginative Play-Based Learning
Affiliations
- Running
- Illustrator
- Personal Organizer
Languages
French
Full Professional
Websites
Accomplishments
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Summa Cum Laude
- Various Writing and art Awards
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Day Program Assistant
L'Arche Syracuse
06.2023 - Current
Faith and Light Group Leader
Faith and Light Cortland
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture
Catholic University of America
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