Art Instructor-Full Time

MRC Industries•Kalamazoo, MI

9d•$17 - $23•Onsite

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 creation across a variety of media, follows the artWorks process, and helps adults with disabilities develop vocational skills while producing artwork for sale. The instructor works directly with artists to encourage creativity, innovation, independent problem-solving, and progress toward their potential in an art career. The position also supports daily studio operations, customer interactions, volunteers, art displays, and events.

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 in a wide variety of art media.
Ability to balance the mission of independence with the goal of producing artwork with market value.
Strong 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 foster innovation.
Problem-solving skills and judgment to recognize and appropriately respond to emergency and non-emergency situations independently.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Flexible schedule to accommodate some evening and weekend activities.
Completion of required certified trainings upon hire, such as CPR and MANDT.
Successful criminal records, driving, and recipient rights screenings.
Valid Michigan driver’s license, good driving record, and availability of a licensed and insured vehicle for work use.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
Ability to physically intervene when needed.
Visual discrimination sufficient to differentiate between colors.

Nice To Haves

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

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 constructive feedback, while encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.
Maintain knowledge of current art trends in the community.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date progress notes and complete daily notes in compliance with Medicaid and CARF standards.
Instruct artists in 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 practices, person-centered planning, and a trauma-informed culture.
Complete incident reports as needed.
Assist the artWorks Supervisor with organizing and storing supplies.
Help the artWorks Supervisor address incidents and implement clinical discussions and strategies.
Assist with volunteer orientation and provide volunteers with information and assistance so they can work effectively with artists.
Assist storefront customers by greeting them, making sales, and handling collected monies.
Participate in artists’ person-centered planning meetings.
Complete other miscellaneous duties as assigned.