DANCE ASSISTANT- ADULT DAY SERVICES

About the role

Brightway Living & Learning is a non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. We support over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the planning process for all dance related events
• Work with the Recreation Coordinator to ensure that all dance events are scheduled in a timely manner
• Cookordinate practice schedules/ensure dancers participate in practices
• Choreograph dance numbers and work with groups to learn specific numbers related to dance
• Work with teams developing ideas for dance related events
• Work with outside organizations to coordinate program options for the individuals
• Update social online media accounts for all dance events
• Aid with taking video/editing video of rehearsals and events
• Build relationships/partnerships with local theaters and schools for possible event sites
• Aid with seeking sponsors for events
• Aid with purchasing/storing dance outfits for events
• Work closely with the Recreation department to assist in the planning and performances for large scale events such as the annual Spring Fling and Dancing for Autism fundraiser events
• Travel independently to multiple sites throughout Suffolk County

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• 3 years dance experience working with a dance instructor
• Ability to dance and perform
• Ability to travel to multiple sites
• Ability to model recreational activities being taught as part of the job responsibilities
• Desire and ability to work with the IDD population

Qualifications

• Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the adults i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs
• Must be able to lift, bend, twist, carry a minimum of 35 lbs
• Must be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet
• Must be able to run to a program in need up to 500 feet
• Must be able to kneel, twist and bend
• Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques

Skills

• Empathic
• Compassionate
• Patient
• Positive
• Energetic
• Enthusiastic
• Good Communicator
• Team Player
• Passionate about making a difference

Benefits

Comprehensive Paid Training
Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP
Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules to support your life.