ART INSTRUCTOR

Job Description

Job Description

Art Instructor

Job Details

Job Type

PART-TIME

Job title

Art Instructor

Reports to

Program Director

Position Summary

This role 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.

Essential Duties and Functions

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.
• Support 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 create 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Works in an office environment and art studio setting.

Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions

☐ Exposure to Fumes

☐ Exposure to Dust

☐ Exposure to Extreme Heat

☐ Exposure to Extreme Cold

☐ Wet and/or Humid

☐ Exposure to Loud Noise

☐ Exposure to Confined Places

☐ Mists or Gases

☐ Exposure to Mechanical Hazards

☐ Exposure to Chemical Hazards

☐ Exposure to Electrical Hazards

☐ Exposure to Burn Hazard

Additional Special Working Conditions:

Physical requirements

• On occasion, may need to lift supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
• For scree-printing instructions, must be able to work relevant equipment.
• Assist participants with ADL, toileting, feeding, as needed.

Lifting Requirements

☐ Sedentary: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to left, carry, push, pull or move objects (including self). Most work involves sitting majority of the time.

☐ Light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.

☒ 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.

☐ Heavy: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

☐ Very Heavy: exerting over 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or move 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

☐ Stand or Sit (stationary position)

☐ Walk

☐ Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)

☐ Climb (stairs/ladders)

☐ Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)

☐ See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)

☐ Pushing or Pulling

☐ Repetitive Motion

☐ Reaching (high or low)

☐ Kneel, Stoop, Crouch, or Crawl (position self, move)

Additional Requirements:

About Company:

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.