TITLE: Program Lead

DEFINITION AND BASIC FUNCTION: The Program Lead will work closely with Studio Managers and Day Services Coordinator to assure adequate coverage of art classes and administrative tasks.

The Program Lead will be responsible to instruct at least three classes per week at Friendship Heart Studio.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Program Lead is immediately accountable to the Day Services Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Art Degree/art instruction background required
2. Respect for Friendship Community’s mission and values
3. Creative, encouraging, able to multitask
4. Ability to work as a team player in a stimulating and fast paced environment
5. Ability to anticipate and respond to the growing needs of the Program
6. Strong organizational skills are required to assure compliance with ODP regulations.

RESPONSIBILITY:

• Demonstrate a respectful, positive attitude that promotes service excellence to Artists, fellow Team Members, families, and / or the general public
• Develop and implement lesson plans based on awareness of each Artist’s preferences as outlined in their ISP
• Teach specialized art skills to the Artists to demonstrate basic strategies, such as: composition, professionalizing work, and self-presentation, as well as, fostering artistic potential of the program as a whole
• Develop an increased understanding and competence of the artistic and learning needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism
• Complete daily service notes on all individuals assigned to your caseload in compliance with licensing expectations
• Communicate effectively and confidently to artists, family members, Team Members, etc.
• Oversee the management of Volunteers who assist during class time
• Track inventory of art supplies and provide it to the Studio Manager for ordering purposes
• Maintain appropriate instructor to Artist ratios
• Facilitate both classroom prep and clean up with Artists and Instructors
• Participate in the annual Art Auction and other promotional events as assigned.
• Develop and distribute accurate Individualized Assessments in compliance with state regulations.
• Develop and distribute quarterly Progress Notes in compliance with state regulations.
• Attend Team Meetings, In-service Trainings, etc. and review those meeting minutes
• Ensure ISPs are read and understood by Instructors to best support the Artists
• Complete Individual Assessment interviews and attend ISP meetings as required
• Maintain accurate and organized records related to the Individual’s ISP, in accordance with the needs and practices of the program
• Ensure proper and timely completion of Artist’s annual physicals.

• Ensure proper and timely completion of all necessary documentation per applicable regulations and guidelines

• Facilitate and observe the Individuals’ health and safety
• Attend and successfully complete Medication Administration Certification and pour meds as needed. Document and communicate changes in health or behavior(s) to the Studio Manager to assess the Individuals’ overall well-being.
• Provide transportation for the Individuals to attend Community Participation Supports (CPS) in an effort to expand the opportunities for the Individuals in the larger community.
• Assist with additional administrative tasks, as determined by Day Services Coordinator.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, 40 hours a week position, that consists mainly of daytime hours, but will also include occasional special events outside of regular work hours.

Weekly schedule will include three days per week of art instruction and two days of administrative tasks, with flexibility to fill-in additional classes, as need.  Core instructional hours and program location will be determined by the needs of the program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

As a full-time Program Lead, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance: $40 bi-weekly medical benefits for individuals, $50 bi-weekly medical benefits for family. Eligible after 60-day waiting period.
• Ancillary benefits (ex. dental, vision, etc.) provided through Lincoln Financial. Friendship Community provides a defined annual contribution that Full-Time Team Members can use towards ancillary benefits each year. The 2025 defined contribution is $150, which totals $5.77 per pay. Eligible after 60 day waiting period.
• Paid Time Off: Accrues per pay period, can be used immediately.
• Sick Time: Accrues per pay period, can be used immediately.
• Retirement: Team member is able to contribute to 403(b) retirement plan after 30 days.
• Holiday Pay (FT status): 7 paid holidays—New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday (or Good Friday for Team Members who do not normally work weekends), Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.

Benefits Offered to all Team Members:

• Wellness program
• Everence Federal Credit Union
• Everence Small Loan
• Wellspan Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Modern Eyes Membership
• Discount at our Heart Gallery
• Meals/Activities while on shift for DSPs
• Olivia Cunningham Education Fund
• Free myStrength app access

Friendship Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, citizenship or veterans status.