Music and Activities Specialist

Adults and Children with Learning Disabilities; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 59,670 - 72,930; Full time

Job summary

Adults and Children with Learning Disabilities is seeking a Music and Activities Specialist for its Day Habilitation Program in Bethpage, NY. The role focuses on delivering daily music/creative arts programming and coordinating engaging activities for individuals served.

Responsibilities include planning monthly program events, leading music groups, and coordinating community activities. Qualifications emphasize formal music/creative arts background and relevant experience; SCIP and CPR

Qualifications

• Formal training/educational background in music or creative arts required, or demonstrated talent in music/creative arts through work or volunteer experience.
• Experience working with individuals who are developmentally disabled preferred.
• Complete required trainings in SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention) and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Music/Creative Arts program on a daily basis for individuals supported and coordinate special events/activities.
• Plan and organize monthly programs of varied group activities, including music and other creative art modalities.
• Lead the implementation of the program-wide Music Specialty program and lead music groups daily.
• Provide individual and/or small group music sessions as recommended.
• Coordinate monthly special events and/or other program activities utilizing community resources.
• Accompany individuals supported on cultural/recreational/volunteer community participation outings as needed.
• Complete and ensure accurate and timely completion of daily notes and all other required paperwork.
• Collaborate with Art Studio staff to discuss new creative arts programs and community activities; ensure follow-up and implementation of approved activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1 year experience preferred

Associate’s degree + 3 years’ experience

High School Diploma + 5 years’ experience

Job description

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Overview

Music and Activities Specialist – Day Habilitation Program

Location: Bethpage, NY, US

Salary: $66,300.00 annually

Responsibilities

• Provide a Music/Creative Arts program on a daily basis for individuals supported and coordinate special events/activities.
• Plan and organize monthly programs of varied group activities, including music and other creative art modalities.
• Lead the implementation of the program-wide Music Specialty program and lead music groups daily.
• Provide individual and/or small group music sessions as recommended.
• Ensure necessary, age-appropriate music, exercise, and leisure skills equipment and supplies are available within budgetary guidelines and maintained for health and safety.
• Coordinate monthly special events and/or other program activities utilizing community resources.
• Accompany individuals supported on cultural/recreational/volunteer community participation outings as needed.
• Complete and ensure accurate and timely completion of daily notes and all other required paperwork.
• Collaborate with Art Studio staff to discuss new creative arts programs and community activities; ensure follow-up and implementation of approved activities.
• Provide room coverage, bus-duty, and lunch coverage on a regularly scheduled basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with one year experience preferred, or an Associate’s degree with 3 years’ experience, or High School Diploma with 5 years’ experience. Degree and experience should be in Music, Music Therapy, Psychology, Special Education, or Human Services.
• Formal training/educational background in music or creative arts required, or demonstrated talent in music/creative arts through work or volunteer experience.
• Experience working with individuals who are developmentally disabled preferred.
• Complete required trainings in SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention) and CPR certification.
• Clean valid NYS driver’s license.

Apply online at www.acld.org or text us for more information at 516-732-3979.