ARK Assistant

Job Description: Expected Outcomes or Key Accountabilities for the Position

Assist in the implementation of the Art Restores Kids (ARK) program at schools, Cricket’s House and Camp Cricket summer program.

• Build healthy relationships with youth clients through facilitation of workshops utilizing art, music and/or other activities.
• Be a positive role model for youth, helping them identify healthy, safe and successful pathways.
• Use trauma informed practices to mentor youth and refer to appropriate community resources.
• Develop and demonstrate understanding of trauma informed services for youth as outlined in the Art Restores Kids Training Handbook, by providing positive mentorship, redirection and promoting non-violent behaviors.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with staff and children.
• Communicate effectively and be open to feedback.
• Collaborate, foster and encourage team work.
• Display lots of energy, as the ARK multiple location/classes and camp days are long, active and filled with lots of fun but, there is not a lot of “down time”.
• Exhibit great patience and problem-solving skills.
• Have a sense of adventure and wonder that can be shared with the ARK

Competencies Needed

• Develop and maintain good relationships with staff and children
• Be innovative, creative and take initiative.
• Communicate effectively and be open to feedback.
• Collaborate, foster and encourage team work.
• Display lots of energy, as the ARK multiple location/classes and camp days are long, active and filled with lots of fun but, there is not a lot of “down time”.
• Exhibit great patience and problem-solving skills.
• Have a sense of adventure and wonder that can be shared with the ARK

Education/Experience

• Required: Must be 18 year of age or older, High School Diploma/GED or equivalent, Collage experience in the area of Human Services or related work experience is necessary to be a successful candidate, Reliable transportation or effective way to travel to Crickets House, Be able to walk, move quickly, reach, bend and stoop throughout the day, Have adequate energy to actively engage with students throughout the work day. Pass background check
• Desirable: Bachelor’s Degree or Candidate for Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, or related field, Experience working with children affected by trauma, Bi-Lingual