ArtWorks Program Associate, Family and Community Medicine

The Sonoran Center of Excellence in Disabilities -ArtWorks is seeking an ArtWorks Program Associate. The Outreach Instructional Assistant II (ArtWorks Program Associate) provides guidance, education, and development of life skills and personal care skills through ArtWorks arts to participants in the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) program. Under the direction of the ArtWorks Director, the Instructional Assistant II will provide support and assist in developing and executing activities that help participants live self-directed, healthy, and meaningful lives.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Helps achieve program goals and directives by providing guidance and teaching to participants in group expressive art and art-based vocational activities that support life- skills such as; communication, being in the community, forming and expressing their thoughts, as well as personal-care skills.
• Under the direction of the Director and aligned with the program's objectives, create and support expressive arts activity plans for adults with developmental disabilities based on each individual need.
• Delivers sessions that help particpants develop personal-care skills in areas such as personal hygiene, cleanliness and related areas.
• Facilitates communication among participants that provides positive learning environment within and outside of the studio activities and creates an accessible, safe, and orderly physical environment.
• Communicates and meets regularly with the ArtWorks Director and program coordinator.
• Provides program assistance to student volunteers, interns, and workers.
• Accompany participants and Director to visit educational programs under the Univerity CUP Program in the College of Medicine for medical student exposure on how to engage with individuals with disabilities.
• Participates/assists in the development and the implementation of ArtWorks seasonal and social events such as exhibits, musical/theatre productions, and other public events with the ArtWorks Director and Program Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to move around, support the safety of our artists who may have mobility or balance difficulties, and anticipate environmental hazards.
• Ability to support and respect the communication preferences and expressions of our artists with disabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a group environment.
• Ability to be physically present at the work site (no online or hybrid work arrangement).

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High School diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Yumi Shirai

yumish@arizona.edu

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missing information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).