Position Description: Arts Supervisor Reports To: Executive Director FSLA Classification: Non-exempt Created: October 2, 2023

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.

Develop and nurture strong relationships with vendors and consignment agencies to facilitate the sale of individual artworks.

Actively engage with art festivals and other relevant venues to showcase and promote artistic works. This includes identifying, attending, and enrolling in events that support the work of the individuals.

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

Will supervise.

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