Art Therapist
Company: Hope
Location: Springfield
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Who We AreHope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic
provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We exist to help
children and their families reach their maximum potential by
providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies,
access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized
education programming. Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art
services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to
fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based
treatment, advocacy, and community education. Art Therapist -
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Art Therapy and/or
Masters Degree in Art Therapy or LBS1 certified.A minimum of 6
months experience in the provision of a formal art program for
children with special needs.Successful background clearance,
physical and drug/alcohol screeningArt Therapist - Essential
Functions Choose goals to be addressed in Art Program sessions
based on IEP goals and/or those set by the teacherconduct baseline
Art Program session to determine student's current level of
functioning in the Art settingDesign a specialized Art Therapy
Program based on current cognitive, social, emotional,
communications and motor goals.Implement targeted art
programs/activities in weekly thirty-minute sessions, either in
group or individual settings.In the classroom provide students with
an enjoyable Art experience which allows the opportunity for group
as well as individual participation in the areas of use of
materials, multi-media experiences, creativity, etc.Record
student's class or class's progress after each session, including
goals addressed, session plan, comments and thoughts/ ideas for
next sessionProvide Art resources for classroom teachers including
requested projects and supporting lesson plans and materials by
subject areas, such as animals, seasons, holidays, etc.Assumes
responsibility as a mandated reporter concerning incidents of
purported abuse/neglect of students as outlined in the agency's
policies and proceduresPerforms other duties as required or
assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties
enumerated above. PI202111540
Keywords: Hope, Springfield , Art Therapist, Healthcare , Springfield, Illinois
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