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Position Description: Arts Assistant
Reports To: Executive Director
FSLA Classification: Non-exempt
Created: January 14, 2021
Job Summary
Responsible for implementing art projects and designs. Additionally, providing direct support to people served.
Essential Job Functions:
· Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals supervised and assist individuals, encourage creativity and teach techniques.
· Must have the ability to learn various art genres and design skills (e.g. sewing, ceramics, glass) and learn to work with numerous materials in order to teach a range of art and design styles.
· Plan and execute art, design and other visual elements.
· Teach hands-on activities and demonstrations.
· Possess “can do” attitude, innate sensibility for quality customer service, and a positive upbeat personality
· Provide thorough and detail oriented quality to all work.
· Ability to introduce a variety of new art or craft techniques.
· Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
· Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.
· Assist individuals with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).
· Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved.
· Administer medication as needed.
Qualifications
· High School diploma. Some college preferred and/or prior art training or class work in a recognized art program.
· Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet).
· Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Physical Requirements
- Constantly moves about to coordinate work
- Regularly works in fast pace environment with multiple task deadlines
- Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
- Constantly alert and observant during working hours
Supervisory Responsibilities
Employment Variables
Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. Must pass drug screen and criminal background check. • May be asked to work some evenings and weekends as required.
Special Requirements
· Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect credibility and professionalism on the organization.
· Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life
· Function successfully in stressful situations
· Demonstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for individuals
· Complete all orientation and on the job training prior to starting work
· Work assigned shifts as required by management
· Attend all training classes as required