To provide art therapy and facilitate therapeutic groups to youth and adult victims of domestic violence at Journey Center’s Emergency Shelter.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Assist youth advocates in planning group and individual activities in the Emergency Shelter
2. Provide and facilitate support groups with children according to structure and design of the youth program
3. Demonstrate health adult/child interactions; Provide instruction in parenting skills and conflict resolution as needed
4. Participate, as requested, in overall agency planning for policies and procedures pertaining to children and families
5. Make appropriate referrals to supportive community services, including reporting child abuse to Cuyahoga County Department of Children and Family Services, when necessary
6. Monitor safety of youth communal space (the activity room, art room, backyard, etc.) including, but not limited to youth participating in group sessions, toys, and physical space
7. Foster communication with adult clients in regards to their children
8. Communicate and debrief following group sessions with youth advocates and shelter leadership, as needed
9. Foster guidance and support to Journey Center volunteers involved in youth program
10. Exhibit knowledge of childhood development and compassion in work with children who have experienced domestic violence and/or child abuse
11. Develop and maintain case records in agency database that document services provided to clients in accordance with agency standards and funders
12. Attend monthly youth program meetings
13. Demonstrate strong team work capability and work in a constructive manner with all other staff members

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Respect, understand, and promote Journey Center’s mission, vision, values, and goals
2. Complete agency orientation and training to meet job requirements
3. Assumes other responsibilities and duties as directed or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s Degree in Art Therapy required
2. Experience in direct service with early childhood, pre-adolescent, and adolescent clients required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

1. Knowledge and compassion towards working with adults who have experienced domestic violence and/or child abuse
2. Computer skills with word processing, database management, e-mail, fax, Windows application capabilities
3. Ability to make sensitive and insightful observations of clients to determine an appropriate course of intervention
4. Ability to address crisis situations which require prompt decision and action
5. Knowledge of safety issues
6. Knowledge of social, emotional, and personal aspects of domestic violence
7. Working knowledge of community resources available for adult/child victims of domestic violence
8. Ability to perform job duties with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment
9. Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, functions, procedures, organization, and policies governing operations of Journey Center
10. Ability to analyze problems and develop plans of action/correction
11. Ability to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks, and consistently meet deadlines
12. Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and possess outstanding interpersonal skills
13. Emotional maturity, stability, personal integrity, and resourcefulness
14. Good written and verbal communication skills
15. Dependable, reliable, and able to show up for duties in a timely manner
16. Commitment to child abuse and domestic violence prevention
17. Experience in and commitment to building and supporting trauma informed organizations committed to equity, inclusion, and advocacy
18. Maintain a positive attitude
19. Ability to incorporate Journey Center’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion value by modeling our work through a lens of equity and anti-racism
20. Ability to incorporate Journey Center’s Values into assigned duties
    1. Empowerment- partner with people as they foster their strength and confidence and express their worth
    2. Resiliency- Recognize and affirm the ability to overcome traumatic situations with persistence and determination
    3. Safety- Experience the world without feat and to enjoy relationships based on respect and trust
    4. Inclusion- Seek, value and learn from the unique perspectives of diverse individuals and to advocate for equal access to opportunities and resources
    5. Integrity- Honest in our relationships, true to our mission in words and actions, and accountable for saying what we will do and doing what we say
    6. Connectedness- Collaborate at levels to cultivate respectful, meaningful and supportive relationships that foster growth and well-being

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

1. Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevators
2. Communicate with others in person, electronically, or by phone on a consistent basis
3. Regular and predictable attendance