DSP Art - Day Hab

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.•Bethpage, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY The primary role of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Performance Arts is to work alongside the people we support in order to help them achieve their personal outcomes. The DSP – Performance Arts supports the people we work with in following their dreams and passions in the field of creative performance, theater, dancing, music, and more. The DSP – Performance Arts will also be responsible for networking within the community to identify opportunities for individuals receiving services to showcase their talents, as well as to create and organize performances that enhance their performance and/or creative abilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in theater or performance arts programs including coordinating productions, organizing rehearsals and performances, and/or networking with performance venues required.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing direct support to individuals with disabilities required.
Computer literacy required
Functional proficiency in spoken and written English
Knowledge of theater and various performance styles (dance, talent shows, holiday productions, etc.)
Ability to plan, organize, and manage performances from concept through execution
Experience coordinating all production elements, including scheduling, rehearsals, and logistics
Familiarity with obtaining necessary licensing, as well as sourcing props and costumes
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential
Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills
18 years of age or older
Valid Driver’s License and satisfy criteria to be an agency driver required

Responsibilities

Provides the people we support with opportunities to develop performance and creative skills in the areas of interest.
Helps the people we support to learn and improve teamwork, professional, and informed decision-making skills.
Networks with entities such as but not limited to various performance venues and various organizations and agencies that will provide opportunities to the people supported .
Promotes performances and fundraising events through a variety of media in conjunction with other departments.
Organizes performances at a variety of national and international venues including but not limited to travel and lodging arrangements.
Assists in choosing productions, scheduling casting and scheduling/overseeing rehearsals of performances.
Ensures that active programming or structured activity is provided at all times and that individuals are encouraged to participate in meaningful activities.
Works with the people we support to help them identify and realize their personal life goals.
Advocates with the people we support in a variety of situations.
Works with the people we support to teach them new life skills and improve daily living skills.
Assists the people we support to overcome barriers and challenges to establish and maintain a network of relationships and valued social roles.
Works with the people we support and other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop service plans that aid the person in achieving their personal life goals.
Provides positive behavior support to the people we support as necessary.
Works in partnership with the people we support to promote their health and safety.
Prevents, recognizes and reports abuse towards the people we support.
Promotes and supports community involvement for the people we support.
Completes required Annual/Semi-Annual information for assigned individuals.
Supports the team in providing update on progress at Life Plan/Annual/Semi-Annual meetings
Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed /processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Always communicates in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.
Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies by holding in strictest confidence all information pertaining to members, residents, the people we support and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees.
Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any and all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk.
Coordinates, supports, attends and participates in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees, including ones outside of standard working hours.
Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance.
Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations.