Art Assistant

Evergreen Life Services; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Free food & snacks

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Opportunity for advancement

Company parties

Job summary

Evergreen Life Services is seeking an Art Assistant to implement art projects and provide direct support to people served. You will help plan and execute art activities, teach hands-on techniques, and ensure a welcoming, creative environment.

Ideal candidates will be able to learn various art forms, collaborate with staff, and maintain accurate documentation. A good attitude, reliability, and willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends are important.

Qualifications

• High School diploma; art training or coursework preferred.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills (log in/out, input data).
• Experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement art projects and designs for individuals served.
• Provide direct support and encourage creativity in activities.
• Plan and execute art, design and other visual elements.
• Teach hands-on activities and demonstrations.
• Maintain documentation as required by state agencies and policies.
• Assist individuals with goals outlined in care plans.
• Identify potential behavior triggers and respond appropriately.
• Administer medication as needed (as trained).

Skills

Computer skills

Disability care

Education

High School Diploma

Art training / coursework

Some college preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Tuition assistance

Evergreen Life Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Position Description: Art Assistant

Reports To: Executive Director

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

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.
• 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 not 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