Creative Arts Engagement Specialist Drumming & Movement

The Creative Arts & Community Inclusion Specialist Drumming & Movement Arts develops and delivers engaging person-centered creative arts programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across HeartShare Human Services Day & Community Services programs. Using drumming rhythm-based activities movement and expressive arts this role promotes communication confidence wellness self-expression and community inclusion while creating meaningful opportunities for participants to build relationships develop skills and enhance their quality of life.

• Design and facilitate adaptive drumming rhythm and movement-based programming across HeartShare programs.
• Lead individual and group drumming sessions using a variety of percussion instruments and adaptive techniques.
• Incorporate movement and expressive arts to promote engagement coordination communication and emotional well-being.
• Adapt activities to meet participants individual abilities communication styles and support needs.
• Foster confidence social interaction self-expression and community inclusion through creative arts experiences.
• Coordinate drumming circles performances community events and cultural engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support person-centered goals and daily programming.
• Assist in developing innovative creative arts programming and community partnerships.
• Maintain program documentation equipment and compliance with agency policies and OPWDD regulations.
• Participate in agency meetings trainings and professional development.

• Ability to actively participate in drumming movement and community-based activities.
• Ability to stand walk bend and engage in physical activity for extended periods.
• Ability to lift transport and set up percussion instruments and equipment (up to 25 pounds).
• Ability to travel between HeartShare program sites and community locations throughout New York City.

• Bachelors degree in Music Performing Arts Therapeutic Recreation Human Services Education or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.Required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities or similar populations.
• Experience facilitating drumming percussion music movement or community arts programs.
• Experience leading group activities performances or community engagement events preferred.
• Experience in OPWDD Day Habilitation HCBS or other community-based programs preferred.
• Knowledge of adaptive inclusive sensory-informed or trauma-informed engagement practices.
• Strong communication collaboration and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse communication behavioral and physical support needs.
• Multilingual skills are a plus.

Benefits

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You canexpect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation sick personal days and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health dental vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care Medical Parking and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Wellhub Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets movie tickets theme parks sporting events gift certificates & more

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to.

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