Art Specialist

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Plan, organize and direct Noble’s therapeutic arts program to advance the understanding and value of visual arts in learning new skills for individuals with developmental disabilities.

I. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential functions are italicized)

A. Program Administration/Client Services

1. Plan, organize, and direct Noble’s therapeutic arts program for individuals served.

2. Develop and implement meaningful art activities that are age-appropriate and promote individual creative expression.

3. Instruct individuals in the use of various art materials such as paint, clay, pencils, etc.

4. Develop relationships with the local art community to support Noble’s art program through the use of volunteers and guest artists.

5. Promote the use of fine, gross, and sensory motor skills through various artistic mediums and activities.

6. Coordinate participation in various events and venues to showcase artwork created by individuals served (i.e. art fairs, libraries, etc.).

7. Understand and implement Individual Support Plans of individuals served. ISP’s may include, but are not limited to, teaching, assisting, facilitating and building on the individual’s strengths in the following areas: health and safety, recreation, social skills, self-advocacy, employment, personal hygiene, meal planning and food preparation, shopping, budgeting and bill payment, and housekeeping and laundry.

8. Assess, implement and evaluate progress on identified goals/outcomes for individuals assigned, in accordance with the Individual Support Plan. 

9. Provide direct, interactive supervision and support to engage with individuals served during all activities, and as directed by the supervisor.

10. Attend to the daily personal, self-care needs (i.e. feeding, toileting, etc.) of individuals served in a timely manner and in a way that signifies respect and dignity to the individual. Requires lifting and transferring of individuals as necessary. 

11. Understand and implement the strategies and techniques in Behavior Support Plans, as applicable.

12. Administer medication as prescribed by the individual’s health care provider and in compliance with medication administration standards, and document such information in accordance with the individual’s support plan, physician’s orders and agency procedures.

13. Identify adaptations and/or alternative supports so that each individual may actively participate in all activities of their choice.

14. Provide transportation to and from community activities for individuals served using personal and/or agency vehicles.

15. Promote, facilitate and establish linkages and community supports for individuals served.

16. Seek out and/or act on opportunities to engage in advocacy efforts that preserve the rights of persons served.

17. Perform other duties and/or complete special projects as may be requested or assigned.

B. Communications Systems/Practices

1. Identify and utilize effective verbal, written and electronic communication skills and vehicles to accomplish tasks and clarify information for all internal and external customers.

2. Ensure that all communication takes place in a professional manner, reflecting dignity and respect for persons served.

3. Utilize people-first language in written and verbal communication.

4. Actively participate in department and committee meetings as appropriate, taking action on all assigned items.

5. Immediately alert appropriate supervisor/manager of any potentially critical issue or crisis situation.

C. Quality/Service Assurance

1. Promote health and safety of all staff and persons served through adherence to all agency policies and procedures.

2. Maintain all appropriate information in a confidential and professional manner, and in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

3. Adhere to the organization’s Code of Ethics and support the identified Position Statements.

4. Model appropriate behavior in interaction with persons served, staff, families, community resources and other audiences/customers.

5. Actively participate in personal professional development through use of Performance and Professional Development Plan, training opportunities and interaction with other staff and professionals.

D. Reporting

1. Utilize designated client database software to accurately and consistently document client demographic information, progress toward outcomes, and services provided as necessary to meet billing/productivity requirements.

2. Prepare all necessary reports according to established timelines and in adherence to agency guidelines.

E. Leadership/Industry Relations

1. Demonstrate awareness/support of opportunities to engage in advocacy efforts that preserve the rights of persons served.

2. Engage in leadership behavior to contribute to the organization’s growth and development.

3. Provide leadership/mentoring to others through example and the sharing of knowledge and skills, as appropriate and/or requested.

4. Develop and maintain professional relationship with all internal and external customers.

5. Network with agency and other professionals to develop and enhance knowledge, skills and abilities.

Requirements

Education/Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Art, Art Therapy or related area of art studies preferred.

Business/Technical Skills

1. Ability to learn and effectively utilize identified computer software applications to accomplish tasks.

2. Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply information from general procedures, instructions, data and reports.

Interaction Skills

1. Oral/written communication skills to clearly and effectively express ideas.

2. Ability to promote and participate as an effective team member.

3. Ability to use strategic thinking to understand and implement changes in anticipation of events and circumstances.

4. Customer service, negotiation and networking skills to establish contacts and meet agency and departmental outcomes

Self Management Skills

1. Maintain regular attendance and punctuality and accurately maintain record of attendance.

2. Ability to plan and organize work activities/processes, use discretion and sound judgment, take initiative and demonstrate flexibility to ensure goals are achieved in a timely manner.

3. Demonstrate cooperative attitude and tolerance for stress when confronted with critical situations.

4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity.

General Requirements/Working Conditions

1. Must provide own transportation, have valid driver’s license and driving record must meet insurability requirements.

2. Must maintain and provide documentation of auto insurance at limits set by agency.

3. Must have ability to lift/move individuals and/or materials weighing up to 50 lbs. periodically.

4. Must maintain CPR and First Aid certification, and must stay current on all other training as defined by state, accreditation body or organization guidelines.

5. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. There is occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.

Salary : $37,200 - $47,200