Program Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid sick leave

401k retirement program

Job summary

Mains’l is seeking a Program Specialist at the 7th Street Centre to help create engaging, fun performances and to support participants in a nurturing, safe environment. The role involves caregiving, supervision, and facilitating arts-based activities with students under guidance.

The position runs Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm with a pay rate of $18.25 per hour. A valid license and auto insurance, plus reliable transportation, are required for field trips and student transportation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to make decisions for the good of the students, program, and 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.
• Support individuals to reach their potential.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Willing to offer and accept feedback.
• Support students with personal care as needed.
• Monitor safety of individuals and environment.
• Must like to have fun!

Responsibilities

• Participate in and support participants in activities including acting, theater games, costuming, prop building, painting and building sets.
• participating in rehearsals, classes, and performances.

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.