Creative Arts Therapist, LEAPS

Creative Arts Therapist, LEAPSJob DetailsJob Location301 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10030 - New York, NYPosition TypePart TimeEducation LevelGraduate DegreeSalary Range$45.

60 HourlyDescriptionPosition Title : Creative Arts Therapist, LEAPPosition Type : Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, School-YearSchedule : 20 hours / week, Afterschool HoursDepartment / Program : Beacon HarlemDirect Supervisor : Director, Beacon HarlemDirect Reports (if any) : N / AAbout Graham Windham : In full partnership with families and communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference with children, youth, and families who are overcoming some of life’s most difficult challenges and obstacles, by helping to build a strong foundation for life : a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world.

With over 500 full-time employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting and enriching work experience.

Program Description : Graham Windham’s Beacon Harlem Program is a resource full of opportunity for community members from kindergarten through adulthood.

The Harlem Beacon offers a safe, joyful, academically enriching and stimulating environment for elementary and middle school children.

High school students have the opportunity for enrichment, career exploration and athletics with adults experiencing community engagement, athletics, life coaching and parent groups.

The Beacon partners with our host school, Mahalia Jackson PS / MS 123 and Graham’s Community School located at PS / MS 123 to assist in the in an extended academic day, to develop specific strategies to address student and family issues including absenteeism, behavior and health and wellness.

In addition, the Beacon connects with community resources and the strength in community to expand offerings. During the summer, the program provides free Summer Rising camp for elementary through middle school students.

Job Responsibilities : Provide creative arts therapy. Encourage an environment that fosters and enhances creativity, socialization, and promotes physical and mental health.

Conduct goal-oriented structured therapeutic sessions that utilize creative arts techniques and principles for an assigned caseload in music, art, and / or dance.

Recognize, address and utilize therapeutic creative arts interventions to facilitate mastery, coping skills, and creative expression for children and youth who have experienced trauma.

Assist in operating, maintaining and purchasing equipment and other materials / resources necessary for creative art therapy sessions, i.

e., presentation equipment, supplies, etc.Provide engagement and rapport with the purpose of fostering an individual’s commitment to engage in a therapeutic relationship and attend therapy regularly.

Explore motivation, resistance to therapy and attendance as needed.Maintain electronic records and documentation according to the standards and timeframes established by Graham policies and procedures.

Maintain expected levels of productivity and provide quality care.Manage up reportable incidents as well as complete necessary documentation.

Be actively self-reflective & self-aware of how clinical and administrative practice affects clients, families, and the communities we serve.

Be open and willing to receive constructive feedback.Approach work with an anti-racism lens and be open to continuously learning and professional growth.

QualificationsPosition Qualifications : What do successful candidates need to have to do well in this position?NYS LCAT Licensed Creative Arts TherapistRequiredMaster’s degree in creative arts therapyRequiredLevel of expertise in a specific creative art, such as art, music, and / or dance.

Able to work evenings and / or Saturdays.Experience working with elementary and middle school students a plusSalary & Compensation : Base Salary or Hourly Rate : $46.

50 / hourFLSAStatus : Non-ExemptEEO StatementThe Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham Windham (GW) is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

GW hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.Graham Windham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability.

We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.