Adult Education Instructor - Creative Arts Program

PROGRAM & POSITION SUMMARY
 

Our Aging Support Service programs function on the belief that seniors are more likely to thrive when they live among friends and family and participate in their own communities.         
Catholic Charities’ OMI Senior Center, assist seniors and disabled adults to maintain their independence by providing a program of activities, socialization, a hot meal, assistance and support in a safe and engaging environment to prevent isolation and institutionalization. 
The OMI Senior Center help the consumer at every point in the spectrum of care, whether it is for outreach or resource information, they receive guidance and support.  
The Adult Education Instructor will develop and implement an age appropriate Creative Arts Program at the center. Working in conjunction with the Program Director and the senior center team to assist with calendar development of activities and maintain monthly record keeping.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
 

•     Assist the Program Director & Activities Coodinator in the creation and implementation of a Creative Arts Program.
•     Ability to maintain confidentiality required.
•     Under the supervision of the Program Director, ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies, i.e. OOA, Health Department, Fire Department, EOC, Paratransit, etc.
•     Prepares and update monthly reports and maintain a record keeping system for regulatory agencies.
•     Work with Program Director as requested to plan special programming and fundraising.
•     Attend meetings and training programs, as requested.

• Move furniture and equipment, and perform general clean up.

•     Assist in the oversight of the facility; upkeep and supplies. 
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
 

QUALIFICATIONS
 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience:
•               Master’s In Arts preferred, or Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education and a minimum two years’ verifiable work experience in art education in a community-based social service setting.
•            Leadership abilities, teaching experience, ability to take-charge and/or make decisions as needed
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
 

• Knowledge of structure and content of services to seniors.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to plan and lead Creative Arts projects.
• Promote a positive professional and organizational image in the community.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Second language skills in Mandarin/Cantonese, or Tagalog highly desirable.

• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations.

Prerequisites Required Prior to the First Day of Employment:
Fingerprints:    Required    
TB Screening -
Negative Tuberculosis Test:     Required
First Aid
Certificate:       Required
 

Council on Accreditation (COA) roles
 

• Is responsible for accurate and timely data entry that aids Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) reporting and case record reviews.
• Is responsible for accurate and timely submission of case records.
• Serves on a quarterly case record review committee for Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) reporting.
• Serves on department or program Performance and Quality Improvement PQI Committee responsible for monitoring goals and reporting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• Frequentbending, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and walking.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

• Driving is not required for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•            May include contact with clients with mental health issues who demonstrate behaviors such as use of profanity, shouting, running away, self-harm and violence.
•            The worker is occasionally exposed to cleaning products.
•            The worker is occasionally exposed to perfume or scents in personal care products used by employees, clients, and visitors.
•            The worker is regularly exposed to arts and crafts supplies that may contain an odor such as non-toxic paint, glue, permanent markers, dry erase markers and crayons.
•            The worker is occasionally exposed to latex, bleach solution, cigarette smoke, and animals for pet therapy projects.
•            The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
•            The worker is subject to noise: Noise level in work environment can be moderate to excessive.
•            The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
•            The work environment includes traveling using various modes of transportation.
DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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