What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arts Supervisor position at Evergreen Life Services?
Position Description: Arts Supervisor
Reports To: Executive Director
FSLA Classification: Non-exempt
Created: October 2, 2023
Job Summary
Responsible for implementing art projects and designs. Additionally, providing direct support to people
served.
Essential Job Functions:
Reports To: Executive Director
FSLA Classification: Non-exempt
Created: October 2, 2023
Job Summary
Responsible for implementing art projects and designs. Additionally, providing direct support to people
served.
Essential Job Functions:
- Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals supervised and assist individuals, encourage creativity and teach techniques.
- Must have the ability to learn various art genres and design skills (e.g. sewing, ceramics, glass) and learn to work with numerous materials in order to teach a range of art and design styles.
- Plan and execute art, design and other visual elements.
- Develop and nurture strong relationships with vendors and consignment agencies to facilitate the sale of individual artworks.
- Actively engage with art festivals and other relevant venues to showcase and promote artistic works. This includes identifying, attending, and enrolling in events that support the work of the individuals.
- Teach hands-on activities and demonstrations.
- Possess “can do” attitude, innate sensibility for quality customer service, and a positive upbeat personality
- Provide thorough and detail-oriented quality to all work.
- Ability to introduce a variety of new art or craft techniques.
- Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and
- Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
- Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.
- Assist individuals with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).
- Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved.
- Administer medication as needed.
Qualifications
- High School diploma. Some college preferred and/or prior art training or class work in a recognized art program.
- Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet).
- Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Physical Requirements
- Constantly moves about to coordinate work
- Regularly works in fast pace environment with multiple task deadlines
- Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
- Constantly alert and observant during working hours
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Will supervise.
Employment Variables
- Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
- Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.
- May be asked to work some evenings and weekends as required.
Special Requirements
- Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect credibility and professionalism on the organization.
- Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life
- Function successfully in stressful situations
- Demonstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for individuals
- Complete all orientation and on the job training prior to starting work
- Work assigned shifts as required by management
- Attend all training classes as required