Expressive Arts Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE : Expressive Arts Coordinator

REPORTS : Expressive Arts Director

DEPARTMENT : Expressive Arts

PROGRAM : GRCR (13 Hell Gate Circle, Ward's Island, New York, NY 10035) and Manor (219 East 121 Street, New York, NY 10035)

Our Mission :

Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including : psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.

If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.

In addition, Odyssey House offers :

• A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
• Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Reimbursement Account
• 403(b) Plan
• Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
• Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
• Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
• RUFit?! Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
• Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher

MAJOR FUNCTIONS :

The Expressive Arts Coordinator is responsible for development and delivery of agency-wide therapeutic art services. Coordinator works closely with clients to enhance the recovery experience through creative arts.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Provide education and awareness of mental health and recovery through art.

2. Organization and supervision of art department therapeutic arts services.

3. Maintain Odyssey House art collection and Haven Art Gallery.

4. Provide cultural education escorting clients on museum trips and events.

5. Develop and maintain relationships with other community arts organizations.

6. Maintain proper client documentation and attendance history.

7. Creates digital and print media promoting art program services.

8. Documents studio activities via photography and written documentation.

9. Provide creative resources for program celebrations and holiday activities.

10. Outreach and promotion of Odyssey House visiting artist program.

11. Monitors art studio inventory, materials and tools.

12. Performs general maintenance and studio repairs.

13. Assists with organization and cleaning projects.

14. Maintain best studio practices and safety procedures.

15. Attend all required clinical staff meetings and in-service trainings.

PREFERRED : EDUCATION / TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE

1. BA and / or Masters in fine arts related field.

2. Masters and / or State certification in substance abuse counseling.

3. Proficient with Adobe Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, AWARDS and Outlook.

4. Proficient on Mac and PC platforms.

5. Knowledge of studio photography, lighting and editing.

6. 2 years experience art studio management.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

1. Experience in mental health and / or chemical dependency setting.

2. Experience in basic construction and installation practices.

3. Experience working in a gallery setting.

TO APPLY PLEASE INCLUDE : Resume, Cover Letter, 2 references and 10 Portfolio examples

Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.