Art Instructor-Full Time

Mrc Industries Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Art Instructor at MRC Industries will help the artWorks Supervisor create a person-centered environment for artists with disabilities, guiding art projects across media while ensuring safety and a supportive learning space. The role focuses on developing vocational skills and creating sellable artwork within a structured process.

You will assist in lesson planning, art hanging and presentation, and participation in shows to promote artists' work, while maintaining progress notes and adhering

Formación

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations

Responsabilidades

• Work hands-on with artists to motivate and stimulate creativity, innovation, and independent problem solving to help artists reach their highest potential in the art career path.
• Support progress through positive reinforcement; modeling positive employment behaviors and giving constructive feedback. Enable the artists to be as independent and self-sufficient as possible.
• Possess knowledge of current trends in art in the community.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date progress notes.
• Instruct artists in proper care and use of tools and supplies.
• Develop and implement lesson plans for small and large group instruction.
• Assist in the hanging and presentation of artist's completed artwork.
• Participate in art shows and events to promote the artists' work.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.
• Attend to the personal care needs of individuals served.
• Ensure that recipient rights and confidentiality are protected in accordance with agency policy and the Mental Health Code.
• Actively participate and be knowledgeable about 1) culturally competent, recovery-based practices, 2) person-centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual who defines his or her own life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals and 3) a trauma informed culture to aid clients in their recovery process.
• Complete incident reports as needed.
• Complete progress notes on a daily basis in compliance with Medicaid & CARF standards.
• Assist artWork's Supervisor with the organization and storage of supplies.
• Assist in problem solving with the artWork's Supervisor when incidents occur, and clinical discussion and strategies need to be implemented.
• Assist with volunteer orientation. Provide information and assistance to volunteers so that they can work effectively with the artists.
• Assist with customers in the store front, greeting customers, making sales, and being responsible for monies collected.
• Participate in artist's person-centered planning meetings.
• Completes other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Art Instructor
Department: artWorks
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: artWorks Supervisor

Pay Range

Midpoint: $19.25
Maximum: $22.50

Why work here

At MRC Industries, we offer a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation, values diversity, and promotes professional growth. We are dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment and community engagement. Join a team committed to fostering inclusivity and making a positive impact on people's lives.

Job Summary

The Art Instructor will assist the artWorks Supervisor with providing a person-centered planning and a safe environment for the artists by introducing and facilitating the creation of art through a variety of media, following the artWorks process, and assisting adults with disabilities with developing vocational skills while producing sellable art.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with artists to motivate and stimulate creativity, innovation, and independent problem solving to help artists reach their highest potential in the art career path.
• Support progress through positive reinforcement; modeling positive employment behaviors and giving constructive feedback. Enable the artists to be as independent and self-sufficient as possible.
• Possess knowledge of current trends in art in the community.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date progress notes.
• Instruct artists in proper care and use of tools and supplies.
• Develop and implement lesson plans for small and large group instruction.
• Assist in the hanging and presentation of artist's completed artwork.
• Participate in art shows and events to promote the artists' work.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.
• Attend to the personal care needs of individuals served.
• Ensure that recipient rights and confidentiality are protected in accordance with agency policy and the Mental Health Code.
• Actively participate and be knowledgeable about 1) culturally competent, recovery-based practices, 2) person-centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual who defines his or her own life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals and 3) a trauma informed culture to aid clients in their recovery process.
• Complete incident reports as needed.
• Complete progress notes on a daily basis in compliance with Medicaid & CARF standards.
• Assist artWork's Supervisor with the organization and storage of supplies.
• Assist in problem solving with the artWork's Supervisor when incidents occur, and clinical discussion and strategies need to be implemented.
• Assist with volunteer orientation. Provide information and assistance to volunteers so that they can work effectively with the artists.
• Assist with customers in the store front, greeting customers, making sales, and being responsible for monies collected.
• Participate in artist's person-centered planning meetings.
• Completes other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations