Creative Arts Engagement Specialist: Drumming & Movement

HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK•New York, NY

1d•$30 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Creative Arts & Community Inclusion Specialist – Drumming & Movement Arts develops and delivers engaging, person-centered creative arts programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across HeartShare Human Services Day & Community Services programs. Using drumming, rhythm-based activities, movement, and expressive arts, this role promotes communication, confidence, wellness, self-expression, and community inclusion while creating meaningful opportunities for participants to build relationships, develop skills, and enhance their quality of life.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities or similar populations.
Experience facilitating drumming, percussion, music, movement, or community arts programs.
Knowledge of adaptive, inclusive, sensory-informed, or trauma-informed engagement practices.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse communication, behavioral, and physical support needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading group activities, performances, or community engagement events preferred.
Experience in OPWDD Day Habilitation, HCBS, or other community-based programs preferred.
Multilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and facilitate adaptive drumming, rhythm, and movement-based programming across HeartShare programs.
Lead individual and group drumming sessions using a variety of percussion instruments and adaptive techniques.
Incorporate movement and expressive arts to promote engagement, coordination, communication, and emotional well-being.
Adapt activities to meet participants' individual abilities, communication styles, and support needs.
Foster confidence, social interaction, self-expression, and community inclusion through creative arts experiences.
Coordinate drumming circles, performances, community events, and cultural engagement opportunities.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support person-centered goals and daily programming.
Assist in developing innovative creative arts programming and community partnerships.
Maintain program documentation, equipment, and compliance with agency policies and OPWDD regulations.
Participate in agency meetings, trainings, and professional development.

Benefits

Rewarding Work in a team environment.
Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Professional Development opportunities.
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