Art Assistant

Job Summary

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Will not supervise.

• 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.

• 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.