7th Street Program Specialist

Mains'l Services; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 20,741 - 29,540; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k retirement program

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A community arts organization is seeking a passionate Program Specialist in Chico, California. This part-time position emphasizes supporting individuals with disabilities through artistic expression and creative activities. Ideal candidates will possess artistic skills and strong interpersonal abilities. Responsibilities include managing daily activities such as acting and theater games, ensuring safety, and offering personal care. Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans along with paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be calm, patient, self-motivated, and attentive.
• Ability to respond to crisis and follow guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee acting and theatre games.
• Support students with personal care and safety monitoring.
• Plan events and activities.

Skills

Artistic skills in fine art

Experience working with diverse populations

Effective communication skills

Team building skills

Ability to monitor safety

Job description

Overview

Mains’l 7 th 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 and theatre to promote self-expression in a failure-free environment.

As a Program Specialist at our 7 th 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, music, 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.

Status: Part-time with Benefits, 32 hours per week
Pay Rate: $18.25

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and Attributes

• 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!

Benefits

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.