Program Specialist

Mains'l-Services,-Inc; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

Paid sick leave

401k retirement program

Job summary

Mains’l offers a Centre for the Arts program focused on engaging performances for audiences and participants with disabilities. The Program Specialist role emphasizes creating a safe, supportive, and meaningful activity environment in a creative setting.

The ideal candidate brings artistic sensibilities in fine art, music, and dramatic arts, with calm, patient, and highly social traits to help participants reach their potential and enjoy hands-on activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations is required.
• Ability to make decisions for the good of students and program.
• Ability to work with limited to no supervision.
• Ability to help plan events and activities.
• Good teamwork and communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in activities such as acting, games, costuming.
• Support painting, prop building, and set construction.
• Participate in rehearsals, classes, and performances.
• Ensure safety and provide caregiving support as needed.
• Document and communicate clearly with the team.

Skills

Experience with diverse populations

Ability to work with limited oversight

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Crisis response capability

Motivated and patient demeanor

Job description

Mains’ls 7th Street Centre for the Arts program focuses on creating engaging, fun, and crowd-pleasing performances for audiences and performers alike! At the Centre for the Arts, we encourage acting and theatre to promote self-expression in a failure-free environment.

As a Program Specialist at our 7th Street Centre, you will work with talented people with disabilities in a creative environment ensuring they feel supported, valued and engaged in meaningful activities. The Program Specialist also ensures a safe environment in addition to supporting with caregiving responsibilities and supervision support.

The ideal candidate would have artistic skills in fine art, music, and dramatic arts. Being a calm/ patient, self-motivated, highly social and attentive person will be key to the success of a Program Specialist working in this amazing position.

Hours:

32-40 hours a week

Pay Rate:

$18.25

Schedule:

Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm

There are days we take the students on field trips throughout the community. Must have a valid license and auto insurance as well as access to a vehicle and willing to drive the students as needed.

Essential duties and responsibilities include participating in and supporting participants in activities including:

• Acting
• Theater games
• Costuming
• Prop building
• Painting and building sets
• Participating in rehearsals, classes, and performances

Required skills, experience, and attributes:

• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to make decisions for the good of the students, program, and fellow team members
• Ability to work with limited to no supervision
• Ability to help plan events and activities
• Good team building skills and ability to work well with others
• Respond to crisis, following guidelines and plans
• Must be able to support individuals to reach their potential
• Effective communication skills including ability to write/document clearly
• Willing to offer and accept feedback
• Support students with personal care as needed
• Monitor safety of the individuals and the environment
• Must like to have fun!

Mains’l offers great benefits to qualifying employees including medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid sick leave, 401k retirement program and more!

Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check through the Department of Justice
• Have a valid Driving License with reliable transportationand car insurance
• Pass a TB Skin test

Mains’l is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.