Art Instructor-Full Time

MRC Industries•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

The Art Instructor assists the artWorks Supervisor in providing person-centered planning and a safe environment for artists. The role introduces and facilitates art-making across a variety of media, follows the artWorks process, and supports adults with disabilities in developing vocational skills while producing sellable art. The instructor also helps artists build independence and reach their potential in an art career path, while contributing to studio operations, events, volunteer support, and customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of education and/or experience in visual arts, with the ability to provide artistic guidance and direction across a wide variety of art media.
Ability to balance supporting independence with producing artwork that has market value.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to write clinical service plans and goals and communicate and problem-solve with service teams and participants.
Ability to motivate artists and encourage innovation.
Problem-solving skills and judgment sufficient to recognize and independently initiate appropriate responses to emergency and non-emergency situations.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Schedule flexibility to accommodate some evening and weekend activities.
Completion of required certified trainings after hire, such as CPR and MANDT.
Criminal records, driving, and recipient rights screening required.
Valid Michigan driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a licensed and insured vehicle for work use.
May occasionally need to lift up to 35 pounds and must be able to physically intervene when needed.
Visual discrimination sufficient to differentiate between colors.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Person-Centered Planning.
Lived experience with behavioral health.
Education and/or experience working with individuals with disabilities or a related population.

Responsibilities

Work hands-on with artists to motivate creativity, innovation, and independent problem-solving.
Support artists’ progress through positive reinforcement, modeling positive employment behaviors, and providing constructive feedback.
Help artists become as independent and self-sufficient as possible.
Maintain knowledge of current community art trends.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date progress notes and complete daily progress notes in compliance with Medicaid and CARF standards.
Teach artists the proper care and use of tools and supplies.
Develop and implement lesson plans for small- and large-group instruction.
Assist with hanging and presenting completed artwork.
Participate in art shows and events to promote artists’ work.
Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.
Attend to the personal care needs of individuals served.
Protect recipient rights and confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and the Mental Health Code.
Participate in culturally competent, recovery-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed practices.
Complete incident reports as needed.
Assist the artWorks Supervisor with organizing and storing supplies.
Help problem-solve with the artWorks Supervisor following incidents and when clinical discussion or strategies are needed.
Assist with volunteer orientation and provide volunteers with information and support to work effectively with artists.
Assist storefront customers, greet customers, make sales, and account for collected money.
Participate in artists’ person-centered planning meetings.
Complete other miscellaneous duties as assigned.