Fine Arts Instructor
Location: Rita - Orland Park, IL
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday, Days
Pay Rate: $23-$25/hour
Are you passionate about the arts and looking for an opportunity to make a difference? CTF Illinois is seeking a creative, motivated, and compassionate Fine Arts Instructor to develop and implement engaging arts programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position provides opportunities for individuals to explore their creativity, develop new skills, build confidence, and participate in the local arts community.
What You'll Do
- Develop and lead a multi-modal arts curriculum including music, drama, photography, painting, sculpture, applied arts, and design.
- Work with Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to implement engaging arts activities and programming.
- Create opportunities for individuals to develop skills, express themselves, make choices, and pursue their interests.
- Coordinate special events and performances that showcase the talents and accomplishments of individuals supported.
- Build relationships with local theaters, art organizations, musical groups, and other community partners.
- Connect individuals with opportunities to participate in the local arts community.
- Recruit volunteers and community members with arts experience to enhance programming.
- Coordinate and implement Individual Service Plans (ISPs) based on each individual's goals, needs, preferences, and professional recommendations.
- Monitor individual progress and adjust programming and services as needed.
- Work collaboratively with DSPs, nursing, site supervisors, families, and other professionals to ensure quality services and support.
- Maintain required documentation and ensure individual rights, health, safety, and regulatory requirements are followed.
- Assist with community outings, including transportation to and from outings.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Optional vision, dental, critical illness, and accident insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid holidays, sick time, and accrued vacation
- 401(k) with company match
- Cell phone stipend
About CTF Illinois
CTF Illinois is dedicated to helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities reach their full potential through the power of Communities That Transform Futures. Our success is measured by the lives we touch through high-quality, person-centered programs and services. Our work is fueled by dedicated staff, caring volunteers, and generous donors.
We provide a wide range of community-based programs designed to support the unique needs, goals, and choices of each individual we serve while supporting people and their families throughout every stage of life.
CTF Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in a Social Services or related field from an accredited four-year college or university required.
- Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record in accordance with company requirements.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with DSPs, families, professionals, and community partners.
- Previous DSP training preferred.
- QIDP/QMRP certification or training preferred.
- Additional experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.