Adaptive Drumming & Movement Arts Specialist

Heartshare Human Services Of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

HeartShare Human Services Of New York in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Full-Time Drumming and Adaptive Arts Specialist to design and facilitate adaptive drumming, rhythm, and movement-based programming across HeartShare programs in Brooklyn. You will lead individual and group sessions using percussion and adaptive techniques, promoting engagement and emotional well-being.

With a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least two years of experience with adults with intellectual and developmental

Qualifications

• Design and facilitate adaptive drumming, rhythm, and movement-based programming across HeartShare programs.
• Lead individual and group drumming sessions using a variety of percussion instruments and adaptive techniques.
• Incorporate movement and expressive arts to promote engagement, coordination, communication, and emotional well-being.
• Adapt activities to meet participants' individual abilities, communication styles, and support needs.
• Foster confidence, social interaction, self-expression, and community inclusion through creative arts experiences.
• Coordinate drumming circles, performances, community events, and cultural engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support person-centered goals and daily programming.
• Assist in developing innovative creative arts programming and community partnerships.
• Maintain program documentation, equipment, and compliance with agency policies and OPWDD regulations.
• Participate in agency meetings, trainings, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate adaptive drumming, rhythm, and movement-based programming across HeartShare programs.
• Lead individual and group drumming sessions using a variety of percussion instruments and adaptive techniques.
• Incorporate movement and expressive arts to promote engagement, coordination, communication, and emotional well-being.
• Adapt activities to meet participants' individual abilities, communication styles, and support needs.
• Foster confidence, social interaction, self-expression, and community inclusion through creative arts experiences.
• Coordinate drumming circles, performances, community events, and cultural engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support person-centered goals and daily programming.
• Assist in developing innovative creative arts programming and community partnerships.
• Maintain program documentation, equipment, and compliance with agency policies and OPWDD regulations.
• Participate in agency meetings, trainings, and professional development.

Skills

Drumming facilitation

Adaptive programming

Movement-based programming

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

HeartShare Human Services Of New York in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Full-Time Drumming and Adaptive Arts Specialist to design and facilitate adaptive drumming, rhythm, and movement-based programming across HeartShare programs in Brooklyn. You will lead individual and group sessions using percussion and adaptive techniques, promoting engagement and emotional well-being.

With a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least two years of experience with adults with intellectual and developmental