Art Assistant

Evergreen Life Services • Bossier, LA

2d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High School diploma
• 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
• Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation
• Must pass drug screen and criminal background check
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Some college preferred and/or prior art training or class work in a recognized art program

Responsibilities

• Implementing art projects and designs
• Providing direct support to people served
• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals supervised
• Assist individuals, encourage creativity and teach techniques
• Learn various art genres and design skills (e.g. sewing, ceramics, glass)
• 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
• Provide thorough and detail oriented quality to all work
• Introduce a variety of new art or craft techniques
• Complete all required documentation
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees