Movement Specialist

Ontario ARC • Canandaigua, NY

80d • $22 - $23

About The Position

Do you love the art of movement? Would you like to teach others your same love? Join us at The Arc Ontario as a Movement Specialist! You will lead the way in fun, dynamic movement sessions, both one-on-one and in groups! You will work to maximize a variety of skills via movement to include: social, intellectual, emotional, physical and behavioral. You will promote the well-being of program participants and the protection of their individual rights, through the support of agency mission, vision and values.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Movement/Dance and over 3 months of experience working with people with disabilities, or an equivalent amount of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating movement programs offered for day habilitation participants, and other waiver supports.
• Utilizes a combination of movement & dance to facilitate skill building, maintains movement curriculum that is based upon each participant's needs.
• Monitors progression and skill development in movement & dance engagement, assists in incorporating the movement goals into the outcomes of the overall Staff Action Plan.
• Ensures that the movement goals are consistent with the person's abilities and interests.
• Seeks and maintains opportunities for participants to engage in movement or dance activities in the community and/or with community members.
• Creates and maintains a regular schedule of community classes or clubs and ensures flexible scheduling to do so.

Benefits

• Health and retirement benefits
• Paid time off; Over 3 weeks of vacation within your first year!
• Sick Time
• Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within the agency
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a Fitness Center in the Main Facility
• Pay on Demand
• Free Telehealth with EZaccessMD
• Emergency Assistance Funding
• And more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees