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R. Elaine Souders

Lancaster,Pennsylvania

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Support Professional

Keystone Autism Services
01.2022 - Current
  • Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals, promoting self-sufficiency and community integration.
  • Supported individuals in crisis situations by providing appropriate intervention strategies and connecting them with relevant resources.

Direct Support Professional

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY
08.2007 - Current
  • Train new employees
  • Liaison between supervisor and employees
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships

Art Instructor

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY
08.2007 - Current
  • Instruct individuals with physical and mental disabilities
  • Deal with multiple individuals with varying behavioral difficulties
  • Create complex artistic lesson plans for individuals

Lab Manager

RITZ CAMERA
02.1991 - 06.2007
  • Managed photo lab within a large camera store
  • Supervised and evaluated employees
  • Developed and retained employees
  • Evaluated employee performance
  • Planned, organized, supervised and provided assignments for staff

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology -

MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts in Art - Commercial Art

MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
Millersville, Pennsylvania

Skills

  • Strong management ability
  • Excellent customer service
  • Team player
  • Problem-solving resolution

Timeline

Community Support Professional

Keystone Autism Services
01.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY
08.2007 - Current

Art Instructor

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY
08.2007 - Current

Lab Manager

RITZ CAMERA
02.1991 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology -

MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts in Art - Commercial Art

MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
R. Elaine Souders