Art Specialist - Auburn, United States - Creative Works
Description
ART SPECILIST
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Mon-Friday 8am-4pm:
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No nights No weekends:
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Paid holidays & 14 days vacation to start:
Great benefits**
_At __Creative Works_
_ we serve over 500 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism and brain injury each year. __Since 1967, _
_Creative Works__ has pioneered exceptional _
_Community Services__ that provide critical community-based daytime activities for adults with disabilities and autism. Our locations are shared spaces full of rich resources like art studios, fully-equipped kitchens where delicious meals are prepared jointly, bountiful gardens, technology centers, and exercise rooms._**
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:- Responsible for the Creative Work System's
Arts Curriculum which provides individuals with the artistic experience that promotes personal growth through the development of self-esteem, self-confidence, and independence
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Advocate for assigned individual(s), i.e., attend all meetings, ensure all medical, dental and therapy appointments are scheduled and kept and assist in developing and maintaining family and community relationships.
- Attend to individuals' personal care needs. (This may included lifting and assisting individuals in and out of wheelchairs, use of Hoyer lift if necessary, and maintaining good hygiene.)
- Transport individuals, as needed, using personal vehicle (i.e., to appointments, work, etc.)
- Transfer from one assignment to another as requested (e.g., from one residence to another or from day program to residence and vice versa).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide multilevel skill training based upon the CWS, Thematic Art Curriculum
- Design and develop level appropriate project plans based upon the CWS Thematic Art Curriculum
- Obtain and organize art materials related to project plans in a timely manner
- Prepare and present exhibitions of art projects and organize CWS Arts in the Evening events.
- Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring Individual Program Plans (IPP).
- Maintain accurate records including daily logs, individual files, and accident and incident reports.
- Maintain open and focused communication with team members regarding goals and progress of program participants.
- Follow established schedules for both individuals we serve and those set by Team Leaders for staff.
- Comply with all policies as stated in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook.
- Be sure any facility where individuals use CWS services, (i.e., residences, day program or community based centers) are kept clean and safe.
- Project professional image at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma.
- B.A. Degree preferred.
- Valid Driver's License
- Satisfactory driving record per agency's insurance company standards.
- Experience supporting people with disabilities a plus.
- Ability to speak, read and write in English
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