Art Therapist-Youth Engagement Associate

Sunshine Gospel Ministries•Chicago, IL

61d

About The Position

The Art Therapist-Youth Engagement Associate provides direct service to Youth Outreach Program participants through therapeutic intervention, including but not limited to, group art therapy sessions, individual therapy sessions, circle keeping (restorative justice practice), and organic assessment and intervention while integrating in day to day elementary, middle and high school programming. This role works in tandem with Youth Outreach Engagement Associates to assist with guiding a team of staff and volunteers to accomplish program goals and also works alongside the Youth Outreach Director to accomplish program goals.

Requirements

BA degree with a major field of study in Social Work, Counseling/Therapy or Clinical Psychology, or a comparable field of study such as Art Therapy or Community Counseling in a Counseling program
Minimum 3 years of related experience (preferably with a nonprofit)
Demonstrates working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to effectively manage time and projects
Possess good oral and written communication skills
Ability to effectively collect and manage data
Capable of effective multitasking
Ability to work well in a collaborative environment as part of a team, as well as self-motivated and able to work independently
Organized
Detail oriented
Reliable
Flexible
Ability to work with and have an appreciation for diverse groups of people
Demonstrates Cultural sensitivity to the African American community
Able to use discretion and judgment when dealing with confidential information
Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills
Demonstrates a belief in community as related to SGM’s core values (Gospel, Radical Hospitality, Celebrating Beauty, Restorative Justice, Collaboration, Reconciliation, Fostering Effectiveness)
Reliable, predictable, and timely attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Assists Youth Engagement Associates and Youth Outreach Director with developing school-age curriculum that includes the use of treatment modalities and various therapeutic interventions.
Assists Youth Engagement Associates and Youth Outreach Program Director in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities derived from curriculum.
Collaborates with Youth Engagement Associates to ensure the 40 Developmental Assets remain the basis of all Elementary, Middle and High School out-of-school-time programming.
Collaborates with Youth Engagement Associates in providing training and administrative support for elementary, middle and high school programs including maintaining case notes, consistent parent communication, maintaining program data, as needed.
Collaborates with Engagement Associates to provide emotional support and behavior management in line with Youth Outreach policies/best practices.
Assists Youth Outreach Program Director in providing oversight, and support to elementary, middle and high school out-of-school-time programming.
Assists Youth Outreach Program Director in providing spiritual leadership to part-time staff ensuring that God remains at the core of all programs and activities.
Collaborates with Youth Engagement Associates to ensure the 40 Developmental Assets remain the basis of Elementary, Middle and High School out-of-school-time programming.
Collaborates with Youth Engagement Associates in providing administrative support for elementary, middle and high school programs including maintaining case notes, consistent parent communication, maintaining program data, as needed.
Assists Youth Outreach Program Director with maintaining program budget.
Assists Engagement Associates and Youth Outreach Program Director in recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers to maximize their effectiveness.
Collaborates with the Youth Outreach team to maintain consistent and positive mentoring relationships with students.
Participates as part of the Youth Outreach team that provides programs for youth from 1st-12th grades.
Participates in Sunshine Gospel Ministries ministry-wide events such as Open House, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Store, and other events that may be planned throughout the year.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
Must become a Mandated Reporter.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends.