Art Instructor

At the Cardinal Cushing Centers, we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing possibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Our programs for students, adults and community members include education, employment training, transition services, residential care, therapeutic and recreational services.

The Art Instructor will work in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to provide support, evaluation, and treatment of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

General:

· Upholds the mission and corporate values of Cardinal Cushing Centers.

· Promotes and adheres to the tenets of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

· Assures visibility and availability to individuals receiving supports, families, DDS representatives, other providers and community resources including companies businesses and civic organizations.

· Provides support/direction to other staff of LOU in area of expertise.

· Regular attendance and promptly reporting to work at the beginning of the scheduled shift are essential functions of this position.

· Promotes the foundations of Social Role Valorization and Positive Behavioral Supports within Adult Services.

Promoting empowerment, self-direction and self-determination

· Treats the person with the disability as the primary decision-maker.

· Provides accurate and timely information to individuals.

Communication skills

· Provides basic counseling to individuals about issues that concern them.

· Adapts communication to individual needs including paraphrasing, translating or using adaptive devices.

· Shows sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual needs.

· Uses effective, sensitive communication skills to build trust.

· Maintains the confidentiality of all communications to ensure the privacy of individuals supported.

Building relationships and community connections

· Identifies the types of formal and informal supports needed by an individual.

· Assists individuals in accessing and coordinating needed supports.

· Helps individuals to develop and maintain friendships and other relationships.

· Connects with community members and organizations (e.g., employer, civic organizations).

· Shows sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability and gender issues in daily practices and interactions.

· Engages in and promotes sensitive, genuine and warm interactions with individuals and their families.

Health and safety

· Assists individuals in meeting personal physical needs (e.g., health, personal hygiene, appearance and medical).

· Evidences competency in first aid practices and awareness of illness prevention and medication side-effects.

· Uses and encourages others to use Universal Precautions to control the spread of infections.

· Follows emergency procedures and protocols.

· Uses Safety Care techniques competently and cautiously when physically intervening with an individual.

· Periodically participates in fire drills (under the direction of LOU Safety Officer) according to Department policy and procedures.

Crisis intervention

· Identifies the crisis and defuses the situation, ensuring the safety of all concerned.

· Learns from past and current problems to prevent them in the future.

· Monitors crisis situations, discusses the situation with authorized persons, adjusts supports, and follows reporting procedures.

Related Work Experience

· At least one year of experience working in a program with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Formal Education, Certification, Licensing

· Must have a High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred

· Must have background in Arts via degree, certification, or teaching program

· Valid driver’s license required.

· Receive initial certification and re-certification as appropriate in CPR, First Aid, & Safety Care

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20