Art Specialist - DSP

Creative Works
Auburn, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2024
ART SPECILIST
 
 
 
 
  • Mon-Friday 8am-4pm
  • No nights! No weekends!
  • 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 multi-level 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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