Position Description: Arts Assistant

Reports To: Executive Director

FSLA Classification: Non-exempt

Created: January 14, 2021

Job Summary

Responsible for implementing art projects and designs. Additionally, providing direct support to people served.

Essential Job Functions:

Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals supervised and assist individuals, encourage creativity and teach techniques.
Must have the ability to learn various art genres and design skills (e.g. sewing, ceramics, glass) and learn to work with numerous materials in order to teach a range of art and design styles.
Plan and execute art, design and other visual elements.
Teach hands-on activities and demonstrations.
Possess “can do” attitude, innate sensibility for quality customer service, and a positive upbeat personality
Provide thorough and detail oriented quality to all work.
Ability to introduce a variety of new art or craft techniques.
Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.
Assist individuals with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).
Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved.
Administer medication as needed.

Qualifications

High School diploma. Some college preferred and/or prior art training or class work in a recognized art program.
Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet).
Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Physical Requirements

Constantly moves about to coordinate work
Regularly works in fast pace environment with multiple task deadlines
Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
Constantly alert and observant during working hours

Supervisory Responsibilities

Will not supervise

Employment Variables

Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.
May be asked to work some evenings and weekends as required.

Special Requirements

Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect credibility and professionalism on the organization.
Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life
Function successfully in stressful situations
Demonstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for individuals
Complete all orientation and on-the-job training prior to starting work
Work assigned shifts as required by management
Attend all training classes as required

Evergreen Life Services

I want more than just a job.
I want to make a difference in people’s lives.
I want to make a difference in my community.

We want to make a difference too. Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career. Sometimes that reward is a smile or a song from a resident, sometimes it’s the reward of knowing you helped a resident to learn daily life skills, like setting a table or preparing a meal. It could be watching a resident make beautiful artwork in one of our studios. Every day you will have opportunities to help those with intellectual or physical disabilities feel that they are a part of a community that cares.

Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.

We have nearly 2000 employees and more than 1100 individuals served in seven states, including Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Florida.

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team, because at Evergreen, everyone matters.

Evergreen, in it's mission is to serve, provide for and champion individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is looking for qualified, caring individuals to work with us.