Art Instructor-Full Time

MRC Industries•Kalamazoo, MI

4d•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 using a variety of media, follows the artWorks process, and helps adults with disabilities develop vocational skills while producing sellable artwork. The instructor works hands-on with artists to encourage creativity, innovation, independence, and progress toward their art career goals, while supporting a welcoming and inclusive environment.

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 the mission of independence with the objective of producing artwork with 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.
Flexible schedule to accommodate some evening and weekend activities.
Completion of certified trainings such as CPR and MANDT upon hire.
Satisfactory criminal records, driving, and recipient rights screening.
Valid Michigan driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a licensed and insured vehicle for work use.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability 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 and stimulate creativity, innovation, and independent problem solving.
Support artists’ progress through positive reinforcement, modeling positive employment behaviors, and providing constructive feedback.
Enable artists to be as independent and self-sufficient as possible.
Maintain knowledge of current art trends in the community.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date progress notes, including 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 actively in and remain knowledgeable about culturally competent, recovery-based practices; person-centered planning; and trauma-informed culture.
Complete incident reports as needed.
Assist the artWorks Supervisor with organizing and storing supplies.
Assist the artWorks Supervisor with problem solving when incidents occur and clinical discussions or strategies are needed.
Assist with volunteer orientation and provide volunteers with information and assistance to work effectively with artists.
Assist storefront customers, greet them, make sales, and be responsible for collected monies.
Participate in artists’ person-centered planning meetings.
Complete other miscellaneous duties as assigned.