Job Coach - Art Instruction

Vinfen•Hartford, CT

6d•$21 - $21

About The Position

Overview: As a Job coach at Vinfen's Art Connection Studio (ACS) you will assist with facilitating art classes for persons served. You will work with various forms of mixed art media and assist with set-up of art shows. Job Coaches assist in the implementation of ISP’s and recommended plans with emphasis toward community employment. Work directly with persons served on an individual and group basis at the facility. Provide and enhance skills to persons served in a community setting. You may work with people who have psychiatric conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, or behavioral health challenges to support their career goals. Job Coaches make a big difference in the lives of the people we support. You are a cheerleader, helping people strengthen their confidence. You are a teacher, helping job seekers gain skills that will help them succeed on the job. You are a mentor, helping people take pride in their work and achieve greater independence within their community. Your support and guidance will help individuals achieve goals, overcome barriers, and become more independent. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives. Job Coaches' work days are diverse and on-the-go. You may act as a role model who demonstrates appropriate social interactions with employers and the public. You may track daily progress and achievement of individuals' employment goals. Lastly, you may be responsible for managing the daily operations at a studio setting. About Us: Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers . My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred, but experience may substitute for education. High School diploma or GED required.
1 year of related experience.
Strong time management, organizational and writing skills.
All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
All applicants must become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MED certified within 150 days of employment.
All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check.
Knowledge of modalities of art media
Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis with special needs population, self-avocacy techniques
Knowledge and use of different communication styles
Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices
Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
Knowledge of required independent living management skills
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis with special needs population
Knowledge of available community resources, job, and training opportunities
Knowledge of documentation requirements
Persuasive, collaborative, and participative skills
Presentation skills
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to provide a positive role model
One year of experience/training in art media.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
CPR required within two weeks of hire - training provided
First Aid required within two weeks of hire - training provided
MAC required (follows CT guidelines ) training provided
Safety Care required within 60 days of hire - training provided

Nice To Haves

In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction and guidance with various modalities of art media
Work directly with persons served individually and in groups.
Work to develop art skills for persons served.
Provide coaching and training to persons served at Art Connection Studio.
Implement prescribed clinical, educational and vocational/employment programs.
Responsible for specific data collection, quantify data, transfer to daily chart and perform bimonthly analysis of data.
Maintain physical upkeep of the program area.
Ensure equipment is used, cleaned and stored appropriately.
Act as advocate for persons served in all areas.
Complete continuous training in applied behavioral analysis, teaching techniques and job coaching.
Perform other related duties, as required.

Benefits

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week)
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!