ArtWorks Program Associate, Family and Community Medicine

Helps achieve program goals and directives by providing guidance and teaching to participants in group expressive art and art-based vocational activities that support life- skills such as; communication, being in the community, forming and expressing their thoughts, as well as personal-care skills. Under the direction of the Director and aligned with the program's objectives, create and support expressive arts activity plans for adults with developmental disabilities based on each individual need. Delivers sessions that help particpants develop personal-care skills in areas such as personal hygiene, cleanliness and related areas. Facilitates communication among participants that provides positive learning environment within and outside of the studio activities and creates an accessible, safe, and orderly physical environment. Communicates and meets regularly with the ArtWorks Director and program coordinator. Provides program assistance to student volunteers, interns, and workers. Accompany participants and Director to visit educational programs under the Univerity CUP Program in the College of Medicine for medical student exposure on how to engage with individuals with disabilities. Participates/assists in the development and the implementation of ArtWorks seasonal and social events such as exhibits, musical/theatre productions, and other public events with the ArtWorks Director and Program Coordinator. Knowledge, Skills Abilities: Ability to move around, support the safety of our artists who may have mobility or balance difficulties, and anticipate environmental hazards. Ability to support and respect the communication preferences and expressions of our artists with disabilities. Ability to work collaboratively in a group environment. Ability to be physically present at the work site (no online or hybrid work arrangement).