Saturday Art Club Facilitator

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Addus Saturday Art Club

Addus is currently seeking out an energetic and creative professional to support in our Saturday Art Club program. As part of a support team of staff, this role involves working directly with participants, supporting them to reach individual artistic goals, connect with the community, and participate in social and recreational activities.

Addus Saturday Art Club focuses on developing an artist’s self-esteem and confidence while engaging in the arts and having fun. We provide individuals with the tools and materials to create art and the supports to define themselves as artists. The Club fosters an environment where collaboration, patience, expression, and the sharing of ideas is encouraged. Participants experience a variety of media: drawing, painting, drama, movie making, etc. Saturday Art Club also supports artists to experience the community by going to galleries and community events.

Saturday Art Club is a program of Addus, a charitable organization that enables people with developmental disabilities to actively participate in their community. Addus offers a flexible, supportive work environment with a well-developed team of professionals supporting more than 60 participants across Toronto in small group and one-to-one settings. Our programs include day supports, job coaching, and art programming.

Addus supports staff professional development and growth. This position is a great fit for students, new graduates, or experienced professionals with a background in supporting people with developmental disabilities and in the arts.

The Saturday Art Club program operates in the Yonge and Eglinton area of Toronto. The program operates on Saturdays from 8:00am-3:00pm. Please note that the program is closed on all holiday long weekends, so this position does not include those Saturdays.

Responsibilities:

• Foster an environment that is supportive, respectful, fun, and encourages artistic growth among participants
• Facilitate participation in community life and encourage independence according to participants’ interests.
• Collaborate with the staff team to plan and facilitate enjoyable, meaningful, and high-quality arts programming that is responsive to participants’ interests and goals
• Ensure a high standard of health and safety in the program environment and the community.
• Demonstrate respect for individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, friends, volunteers and community supports.
• Build professional relationships with program participants and families.

Qualifications and Assets:

• Flexible
• A self-motivated team player
• Good knowledge of community resources, especially in the arts community
• Strong understanding of community inclusion and the importance of meaningful social roles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Related post-secondary education in social services and/or arts fields an asset
• 1-2 years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or facilitating arts programming an asset
• Comfortable facilitating arts activities including but not limited to visual arts, film, drama, music, etc.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR an asset*
• CPI certification an asset*

*Will be required. Addus will cover cost of training for successful candidate.

Pay Range: Hourly wage commensurate with experience.

We thank you for your interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.