ART INSTRUCTOR II

About the role

The Art Instructor 2 provides support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a creative and person-centered environment. The incumbent also promotes the studio and works to integrate the individuals supported with the local community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Responsibilities

• Art Instruction
  • Guides artists in art processes, while teaching materials and technique skills.
  • Participates in the creation and development of a curriculum aimed at the education and enrichment of persons served.
  • Teaches art making and vocational skills.
• Individual Support and Community Integration
  • Works individually, as needed, with individuals served in the removal of barriers to learning and in the enhancement of participation in services.
  • Supports individuals in the community based on individual service outcomes and frequency and duration as described in the individual service plan.
  • Acts as part of a multidisciplinary team with the goal of providing services that are holistic and values based.
  • Meets, as needed, with the collateral support of the individuals served to provide services in concert with other life goals.
  • Develops volunteers working in the studio.
• Administration
  • Works with the team to create functional aspects of day-to-day processes, as well as attends staff meetings and bi-annual in-service training.
  • Completes all required clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner to support current and ongoing services.
  • Tracks daily attendance and manages the grouping of staff to facilitate classes and provide support relating to special projects.
  • Collaborates and oversees efficient organization of the studio, classes, supplies and storage, including managing the art studio materials and creating inventories, when needed.
  • Assures the health and safety aspects of studio activity and reports health and safety incidents immediately to the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, plus 1 year of related experience in an art discipline OR High School Diploma / GED equivalency, plus 3 years of studio practice, including 1 year of related experience in an art discipline.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Applications.
• Subject to employment screenings, including FBI check, if applicable.
• Driver’s license and personal vehicle, preferred.

Physical Demands

• Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Stand/Sit (stationary)
• Walk
• Use hands/fingers
• Climb (stairs/ladders)
• Talk/Hear
• See
• Push/Pull
• Repetitive Motion
• Reach (high/low)
• Kneel/Stoop/Crouch/Crawl

Equipment & Software

• Equipment: Telephone (Cellular - Multi-line), Calculator, Copier, Fax, Computer
• Software: Microsoft Products and Applications

Vehicle requirements: Current driver’s license, driver registration, and a functional vehicle.