DPP - Artist Instructor

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or High School equivalent

Experience preferred but not necessary

Must be at least 19 years of age

Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License with an acceptable driving record as determined by Motor Vehicle Report and insurance guidelines

Essential Functions:

Implement the mission statement, "Our mission is to provide people with developmental disabilities diverse opportunities to lead fulfilling lives."

Follow established procedures to ensure appropriate, quality services are provided for Day Program participants.

Check and implement the daily activity schedule including community outings and events.

Supports an environment that allows for a productive lifestyle for participants by providing piece work, arts, crafts, musical, sensory, and community activities.

Ensures the overall health and safety of the clients while in program, out in the community and during transport through safe driving.

Promotes community awareness by demonstrating responsible, courteous behavior and a positive perception of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Accountable for consumer finances while assisting consumers with their personal finances by providing the necessary documentation for income, expenses and /or corporate funds as directed.

Complete and submit incident reports as defined in policy.

Practice safe and sound crisis prevention and intervention strategies by utilizing restrictive procedures only as a last resort and only when there is clear potential for injury by insisting on preventative activities and early intervention.

Provide personal care to clients as the need arises.

Attend staff meetings as scheduled.

Meet regulatory and agency in-service training annually.

Travels to any Keystone Community Resources location as needed based on program needs.

Support an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork between all staff at the program.

Participates in the interdisciplinary process by carrying out the goals and services described in the individual service plan(s).