Expressive Therapist Fitchburg and Worcester
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Job Location:
Fitchburg, WI - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 31 - 36
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Interested in working for a company that has led the way to improving the lives of individuals with Developmental Disabilities for over 60 years Do you believe in enriching the lives of individuals and supporting them to reach their fullest potential The Arc of Opportunity is looking for Expressive Therapist to fill that mission.
Salary & Benefits:
$1750 Sign-On Bonus for new Hire!(paid in 2 installments at 3 months and 6 months with successful completion of Orientation)
$1500 Referral Bonus for current Staff!
Salary Range: $31.68-36.43 hour
Schedule: Monday-Wednesday -9am-2pm Thursday -10am-4pm Friday -9am-2pm (25hours/week)
Location: Fitchburg and Worcester
Essential Job Functions:
Facilitate individual and group expressive therapy sessions using various creative modalities (art music movement drama etc.).
Develop and implement group lessons plans tailored to the unique needs and goals.
Foster an inclusive supportive and safe environment where clients feel free to express themselves.
Collaborate with other team members including behavior analysts Person-Centered Plan Managers and educators to provide holistic care and support.
Track and document progress ensuring all records are kept confidential and up to date.
Provide guidance and support to individuals and staff members in understanding the therapeutic process and benefits of expressive therapy.
Qualifications:
A licensed or certified Expressive Arts Therapist or a related credential with experience working in therapeutic settings.
Experienced in using creative therapies to support individuals with developmental disabilities.
Compassionate patient and empathetic with a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
A strong communicator both with individuals and within interdisciplinary teams.
Creative resourceful and able to adapt therapy approaches to meet the diverse needs of clients.
Passionate about promoting inclusion empowerment and self-expression for individuals of all abilities.
The Arc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity marital status disability protected veteran status genetic information age or other legally protected characteristics.
When an applicant with a disability needs accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply and/or interview for a job they may request it orally or in writing through the VP of Human Resources.
25 hours/week
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
A civil and human rights movement creating and supporting individuals with disabilities and their families in North Central Massachusetts.
