Direct Services - Creative Arts

The Direct Service Provider will be responsible for interacting with and providing a safe environment, including social and community support activities, to the participants served. They will work with the program leader to develop a holistic arts program that includes visual arts, performing arts, and craft. The DSP will actively engage with participants in daily activities, plan and conduct art activities, and provide positive feedback/critique on work being made by participants.

What You Will Do

The main day-to-day responsibilities include interacting with participants, providing a safe environment, planning and conducting art activities, managing program operations, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all program participants. The DSP will also complete documentation, promote community integration, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be a fit for this role, you should have strong communication and teambuilding skills, a willingness to learn and be flexible, and the ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. You should also have experience working in the art field, knowledge of paint application and color theory, and experience working with 3D materials such as clay or other sculpting tools.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must pass a fingerprint and criminal background check
• Hold a current California driver's license, able to drive a passenger van and have a clean driving record
• Can lift a minimum of 45lbs
• Strong communication and teambuilding skills
• Willingness to learn and be flexible to changing State and program requirements
• Able to be patient and work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a respectful and professional manner
• Strong computer skills and able to navigate programs for data entry and recording
• Organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Have and maintain current Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate
• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in English; Spanish, preferred
• Minimum 6 months of experience
• Minimum 2 to 3 years' experience working in the art field
• Advance knowledge of paint application and color theory
• Experience working with 3D materials such as clay or other sculpting tools
• Knowledge of gallery/studio practices
• Experience with other performing arts such as dance, music, photography, etc.

Benefits

• 403B available with employer 4% provided after employee puts in 6%
• Health, Vision, Dental benefits available
• Compensation reflective of experience and education