Movement Specialist

The Arc Ontario; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Vacation (3+ weeks in first year)

Sick time

Growth opportunities

Educational assistance

Employee assistance program

Fitness center access

Pay on demand

Telehealth

Emergency assistance funding

Job summary

The Arc Ontario is hiring a Movement Specialist in Canandaigua, NY to lead engaging movement and dance sessions for day habilitation participants. You will develop individualized movement plans and a structured curriculum while collaborating with clinical and creative teams to integrate movement goals into Staff Action Plans.

The role requires a BA/BS in Movement/Dance and more than 3 months of experience with individuals who have disabilities.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Movement/Dance and over 3 months of experience working with people with disabilities.
• Experience developing and maintaining movement curriculum.
• Ability to collaborate with clinical and creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate movement programs offered for day habilitation participants, using movement & dance to facilitate skill building and maintain participant-specific curricula.
• Serve as a resource for staff; provide staff training in small and large groups.
• Collaborate with other team members to align movement activities with routine services (PT/OT, nursing, social work) and act as backup when Movement Specialist is unavailable.

Skills

Movement instruction

Group facilitation

Staff training

Curriculum development

Education

BA/BS in Movement/Dance

Job description

Position Overview

The Movement Specialist at The Arc Ontario leads engaging movement and dance instruction for individuals in Day Services, creating group and individual experiences that build social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and behavioral skills. This role develops individualized movement plans, maintains a structured curriculum, collaborates with clinical and creative team members, and ensures movement goals are integrated into each person's Staff Action Plan. The Movement Specialist also supports community based movement opportunities, maintains equipment, and provides hands‑on assistance during daily routines. Looking for someone who enjoys fitness, games, and dance, and who brings energy and creativity to every session. Come prepared to play at work and help people grow through meaningful movement experiences. If you are passionate about inspiring confidence, independence, and joy through movement, consider applying and bring your skills to a program that celebrates expression and activity.

Work Location

Canandaigua, NY

Schedule

Full-Time - Monday-Friday 8:00am-2:00pm with flexibility in schedule required to meet agency needs

As a full time team member at The Arc Ontario, you will receive...

• Health and retirement benefits
• Paid time off; Over 3 weeks of vacation within your first year!
• Sick Time
• Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my agency
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a Fitness Center in the Main Facility
• Pay on Demand
• Free Telehealth with EZaccessMD
• Emergency Assistance Funding
• And more

Our Culture

Investing in our staff while thriving in a flexible and fun work environment!

The Arc Ontario Story:

Founded in 1954 we believe that All individuals with disabilities or other challenges are one with their community.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating movement programs offered for day habilitation participants, and other waiver supports. Utilizes a combination or movement & dance to facilitate skill building, maintains movement curriculum that is based upon each participant's needs.
• Serves as a resource person for staff, regarding how to utilize movement as a teaching and skill building tool. Provides staff training, as requested, in small and large groups.
• Works closely with other members of the team to ensure that movement activities are coordinated with other routine services (physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, social work, clinic, etc.). Works as a member of the Creative Expressions team, with the Art Specialist, Music Specialist and Horticulture Specialist. Provides a back-up plan for staff to do with individuals, when the Movement Specialist is unavailable.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Movement/Dance and over 3 months of experience working with the people with disabilities, or an equivalent amount of education and experience.

The Arc Ontario is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. The Arc Ontario does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.