Therapeutic Arts Specialist

Sage Eldercare Solutions•Dublin, CA

7d•$39 - $41

About The Position

The Therapeutic Arts Specialist, internally titled Quality of Life Engagement Specialist, works with older adults and adults living with cognitive, physical, developmental, neurological, or mental health challenges. As part of Sage Eldercare Solutions’ Hummingbird Project, the specialist creates individualized, relationship-centered experiences that promote purpose, creativity, connection, autonomy, and joy. The role develops Quality of Life Engagement Plans based on the Hummingbird Project’s Seven Domains of Wellness and each client’s history, strengths, interests, abilities, and goals. The specialist conducts consultations, assessments, and intake visits; delivers and adapts therapeutic engagement sessions; documents client plans and progress; and collaborates with clients, families, care teams, healthcare professionals, and community partners. The position also involves outreach and professional networking, participation in supervision and continuing education, and meeting organizational standards for productivity, documentation, confidentiality, safety, and ethical practice. Visits take place across the assigned East Bay service area in client homes and other settings, including senior living communities, healthcare and community locations, and virtual environments. This is a full-time role described as 20–25 hours per week, with availability required for up to 24 hours per week. Compensation is $39–$41 per hour, with the offer determined by education and experience.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance are required.
Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area and conduct visits in homes, senior living communities, healthcare settings, community locations, and virtual environments.
Ability to facilitate activities in varied indoor and outdoor environments and occasionally lift, transport, organize, and set up activity materials, adaptive equipment, and program supplies.
Strong relationship-building and therapeutic engagement abilities, with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong organization, planning, time management, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of aging, dementia, mental health, therapeutic engagement, person-centered care, and relationship-centered practices, with ability to adapt to changing client needs and exercise sound professional judgment.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
Confidence using organizational technology and documentation systems and commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
Degree or formal training in Expressive Arts Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Drama/Psychodrama Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, Poetry Therapy, Play Therapy, Nature-Based/Eco-Art Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Gerontology, Counseling, Education, Human Services, Healthcare, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education, professional training, certification, and relevant experience may be considered.
At least two years of experience working with older adults or individuals living with dementia, neurological conditions, developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, chronic illness, or other populations requiring individualized therapeutic engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive quality-of-life consultations, assessments, and intake visits, and develop individualized Quality of Life Engagement Plans.
Deliver relationship-centered therapeutic sessions using evidence-informed and creative approaches; adapt interventions as client needs change.
Recognize and communicate significant changes in client status and collaborate with clients, families, fiduciaries, conservators, care managers, home care teams, healthcare professionals, personal care assistants, and community partners.
Complete timely and accurate engagement plans, session reports, progress summaries, and required reports; maintain schedules, client records, mileage tracking, timekeeping, and organizational systems.
Meet productivity, utilization, documentation, confidentiality, safety, ethical, and operational expectations.
Build relationships with referral partners, community organizations, facilities, and professional networks; participate in outreach, educational presentations, networking, and marketing initiatives as requested.
Participate in supervision, team meetings, continuing education, and organizational initiatives; share ideas, resources, and best practices.
Model Sage Eldercare Solutions’ Core Values and the Hummingbird Project’s commitment to best possible outcomes, and take initiative to improve client experiences, team effectiveness, organizational success, and stewardship of resources and relationships.