Art Therapy & Gallery Curator — Day Program

Upstate Caring Partners; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan 403(b)

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Upstate Caring Partners is seeking a Recreation Therapy Specialist (Adult Division) to work with participants on art projects and document produced artwork. The role supports instructors, assists classes, and curates art with price tracking.

Location is on-site in New York, with travel required and a valid NYS driver’s license. The position involves preparing supplies, assisting in exhibits, and coordinating therapeutic recreation activities while maintaining proper documentation and team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Travel is required; must have a valid NYS driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist artists at Day Program Studio sites to create art.
• Assist pottery and silk art classes as needed.
• Curate art, track art & price list, record new art.
• Prepare wood frames and stretch paintings in woodshop.
• Assist with exhibit installations and events.
• Prepare supplies and participate in team meetings.
• Assess capabilities and coordinate therapeutic recreation activities.
• Maintain documentation per agency policies.
• Participate in treatment team activities and trainings.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and operating standards.
• Foster positive communication and onboard new employees.

Skills

Valid NYS driver's license

Travel required

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Pay $21.00 - $23.00 an hour

The Recreation Therapy Specialist (Adult Division) is responsible for working with people we support on art projects. This position will track and record all art produced by our artists and will assist art instructors as needed.

Pay $21.00 - $23.00 an hour

The Recreation Therapy Specialist (Adult Division) is responsible for working with people we support on art projects. This position will track and record all art produced by our artists and will assist art instructors as needed.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist artists at Day Program Studio sites to create their art.
• Assist the pottery instructor with pottery class (as needed).
• Assist the silk instructor with silk art class (as needed).
• Be the Curator of the art produced by the artists, track art & price list, record new art.
• Make stretcher bars and frames in woodshop at Barneveld to stretch and frame paintings.
• Assist with Exhibit & Gallery installations, art program events and receptions.
• Prepare requisitions for wood framing, paint supplies and art room supplies.
• Participate in Art Team meetings, ideas, planning, organizing and connecting with the public for events.
• Assess individual’s capabilities and develop, coordinate, implement, document and evaluate appropriate therapeutic recreation activities.
• Maintain required documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory entities policies and guidelines.
• Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include trainings and committees.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
• Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency’s culture, values and mission.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or;
• a minimum of one year of experience in a related field.
• Travel is required. Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.
  
  

Benefits

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discounts
  
  

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org

Recreation Therapy Specialist