Program Specialist

Program Specialist

Mains'l 7th Street Centre for the Arts program focuses on creating engaging, fun, and crowd-pleasing performances for audiences and performers alike! At the Centre for the Arts, we encourage acting, theatre and fine arts to promote self-expression in a failure-free environment. As a Program Specialist at our 7th Street Centre, you will work with talented people with disabilities in a creative environment ensuring they feel supported, valued and engaged in meaningful activities. The Program Specialist also ensures a safe environment in addition to supporting with caregiving responsibilities and supervision support. The ideal candidate would have artistic skills in fine art and dramatic arts. Being a calm/patient, self-motivated, highly social and attentive person will be key to the success of a Program Specialist working in this amazing position.

Hours: 36-40 hours a week

Pay Rate: $18.25

Schedule: Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm

There are days we take the students on field trips throughout the community. Must have a valid license and auto insurance as well as access to a vehicle and willing to drive the students as needed.

Essential duties and responsibilities include participating in and supporting participants in activities including:

• Acting
• Theater games
• Costuming
• Prop building
• Painting and building sets
• Participating in rehearsals, classes, and performances

Required skills, experience, and attributes:

• Proficient in one of the following: Fine Art, Theatre, Film, Dance, or Music or a knowledgeable historian in one or more
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to make decisions for the good of the students, program, and fellow team members
• Ability to work with limited to no supervision
• Ability to help plan events and activities
• Good team building skills and ability to work well with others
• Respond to crisis, following guidelines and plans
• Must be able to support individuals to reach their potential
• Effective communication skills including ability to write/document clearly
• Willing to offer and accept feedback
• Support students with personal care as needed
• Monitor safety of the individuals and the environment
• Must like to have fun!

Mains'l offers great benefits to qualifying employees including medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid sick leave, 401k retirement program and more!

Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check through the Department of Justice
• Have a valid Driving License with reliable transportation and car insurance
• Pass a TB Skin test

Mains'l is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.