Movement Specialist

The Arc Ontario•Town of Canandaigua, NY

1d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Movement Specialist at The Arc Ontario leads engaging movement and dance instruction for individuals in Day Services, creating group and individual experiences that build social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and behavioral skills. This role develops individualized movement plans, maintains a structured curriculum, collaborates with clinical and creative team members, and ensures movement goals are integrated into each person's Staff Action Plan. The Movement Specialist also supports community based movement opportunities, maintains equipment, and provides hands‑on assistance during daily routines. Looking for someone who enjoys fitness, games, and dance, and who brings energy and creativity to every session. Come prepared to play at work and help people grow through meaningful movement experiences. If you are passionate about inspiring confidence, independence, and joy through movement, consider applying and bring your skills to a program that celebrates expression and activity.

Requirements

BA/BS in Movement/Dance
Over 3 months of experience working with people with disabilities
An equivalent amount of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Enjoys fitness, games, and dance
Brings energy and creativity to every session
Passionate about inspiring confidence, independence, and joy through movement
Celebrates expression and activity

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating movement programs offered for day habilitation participants, and other waiver supports.
Utilizes a combination or movement & dance to facilitate skill building, maintains movement curriculum that is based upon each participant's needs.
Serves as a resource person for staff, regarding how to utilize movement as a teaching and skill building tool.
Provides staff training, as requested, in small and large groups.
Works closely with other members of the team to ensure that movement activities are coordinated with other routine services (physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, social work, clinic, etc.).
Works as a member of the Creative Expressions team, with the Art Specialist, Music Specialist and Horticulture Specialist.
Provides a back-up plan for staff to do with individuals, when the Movement Specialist is unavailable.