Evergreen Life Services

Art Assistant

Location

NWLA- Bossier City

Type

Full Time

Position Description:  Arts Assistant
Reports To:  Executive Director
FSLA Classification: Non-exempt 
Created:  January 14, 2021
 
Job Summary

Responsible for implementing art projects and designs. Additionally, providing direct support to people served. 

Essential Job Functions:

  • Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals supervised and assist individuals, encourage creativity and teach techniques.
  • Must have the ability to learn various art genres and design skills (e.g. sewing, ceramics, glass) and learn to work with numerous materials in order to teach a range of art and design styles. 
  • Plan and execute art, design and other visual elements.
  • Teach hands-on activities and demonstrations.
  • Possess “can do” attitude, innate sensibility for quality customer service, and a positive upbeat personality
  • Provide thorough and detail oriented quality to all work.
  • Ability to introduce a variety of new art or craft techniques.
  • Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
  • Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.
  • Assist individuals with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).
  • Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved.
  • Administer medication as needed. 


Qualifications

  • High School diploma. Some college preferred and/or prior art training or class work in a recognized art program.
  • Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet).
  • Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. 

Physical Requirements

  • Constantly moves about to coordinate work
  • Regularly works in fast pace environment with multiple task deadlines
  • Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds 
  • Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
  • Constantly alert and observant during working hours

Supervisory Responsibilities 

  • Will not supervise

Employment Variables 
 
  • Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. 
  • Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.  
  • May be asked to work some evenings and weekends as required.


Special Requirements

  • Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect credibility and professionalism on the organization.  
  • Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life
  • Function successfully in stressful situations
  • Demonstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for individuals
  • Complete all orientation and on-the-job training prior to starting work
  • Work assigned shifts as required by management
  • Attend all training classes as required


 

 

Company Website: evergreenls.org

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