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Position Description: Arts Assistant
Reports To: Executive Director FSLA Classification: Non-exempt
Created: January 4, 2017Revised: January 12, 2020
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
Will not 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
If you are hired, we will require you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine and are fully vaccinated, or you have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.