Creative/expressive Arts Specialist

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Morganton, North Carolina, US
$37,558.00 – $56,336.00 py
Therapeutic drama experiences
Emotional, social, communication, physical, behavioral, and aesthetic needs
Enhance quality of life
The primary purpose of this position is to provide therapeutic drama experiences to the residents of JIRDC in group and individual settings to support emotional, social, communication, physical, behavioral, and aesthetic needs of the individuals served

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to provide therapeutic drama experiences to the residents of JIRDC in group and individual settings to support emotional, social, communication, physical, behavioral, and aesthetic needs of the individuals served.
  • The CEAS will provide resident participants opportunities to express self through creative experiences, thus enhancing quality of life.
  • The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide therapeutic drama experiences to the residents of JIRDC in group and individual settings to support emotional, social, communication, physical, behavioral, and aesthetic needs of the individuals served.

Salary

$37,558.00 – $56,336.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • therapeutic drama experiences
  • emotional, social, communication, physical, behavioral, and aesthetic needs
  • enhance quality of life

Nice-to-have

  • working with people with developmental disabilities
  • reporting or staying over during adverse weather

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in human services or creative/expressive arts
  • Associate's degree in human services with practicum/internship
  • High school diploma and four years of experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the medium being utilized

Work Rights

Not specified

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