Day program art instructor / direct support and care for adults

Are you looking for a meaningful job? Is your career currently off track, you can be an essential worker at Cedars. We're looking for a dedicated individual who loves making human connections. You will be part of a creative day program in a Cedars home offering a variety of activities such as cooking, arts and crafts and gardening We are currently looking for staff available to work weekdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This position is currently temporary, part-time which may lead into a full-time permanent position. At Cedars you will have the opportunity to work with the most amazing adults you will ever meet, they will change your life forever.

Cedars provides day programs and residential opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that inspire them to live creative, productive and joyous lives. Located in the heart of Marin County, Cedars has a rich history of innovation and leadership, supporting individuals through our award-winning programs and services since 1919.

All Cedars staff work to ensure that residents and participants are supported to live a self-directed life and are treated with dignity and respect.

This position is responsible for supporting the daily living activities of adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities.

Maintain a clean, safe and healthy home environment.

Assist residents with cooking, arts and crafts, gardening, and other creative activities.

You may need to assist with personal hygiene needs.

Support with art projects (music, dance), 3- D art (including designing for 3-D printers), fine art (drawing,

painting) bookmaking, silk screen, wearable art.

Someone who can teach art it in a simple language, creatively, with patience.

Loves to experiment with ideas and loves to pass on the joy of trying new things to our artists.

Technically savvy helpful.

General Qualifications:

Love of people along with a desire to help others achieve their potential.

Common sense, good judgment, ability to think ahead, and take initiative.

Experience with adults with intellectual developmental disabilities is helpful.

Ability to use email and computer is necessary.

Have current CPR and First Aid certifications or ability to acquire it.

MUST be able to drive a regular passenger van: Valid California driver’s license, Clean DMV record.

Need to pass criminal background check, have a clear TB Test as well as COVID-19 (we will set up these appointments for you).

Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter.

Diversity Statement: Cedars does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. The person named below has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR, part 8, dated June 2, 1988. Katherine Coco, P.O. Box 947, Ross, CA 94957, 415-455-1715, ext. 356, TTY 800-735-2929 or 711. TTY: 1-800-735-2929 or 711. Please do not contact Katherine Coco regarding this job ad. The above phone number is only for HUD inquiries.

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Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.

Please do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers