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Odyssey House

Expressive Arts Coordinator

Odyssey House, New York, New York, us, 10261


Our Mission:Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages-and across all five boroughs-beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.

If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you're right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.

In addition to competitive salaries, Odyssey House offers:A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)Vacation Plan and Holiday ScheduleLife InsuranceMedical Insurance (Two Plans)Dental and Vision InsuranceAdditional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)Long-Term & Short-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account403(b) PlanCorporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefitAbility Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)Commuter BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramsSpecial shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefitsRUFit?! Fitness ProgramPet InsuranceLegal AssistanceOptum Financial Service through ConnectYourCareBenefit Advocacy Center through GallagherSalary Range: $55,000.00-65,000.00

Location:

George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery13 Hell Gate CircleWard's Island, NY 10035

TO APPLY PLEASE INCLUDE:

Resume, Cover Letter and 10 Portfolio examples.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:The

Expressive Arts Coordinator

is responsible for development and delivery of agency-wide therapeutic art services at our in-house art studios in treatment and supportive housing facilities in East Harlem. The

Expressive Arts Coordinator

works closely with program participants to enhance the recovery experience through creative arts. Must be highly organized and detail oriented.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide education and awareness of mental health and recovery through art.Organization and supervision of art department therapeutic arts services.Maintain Odyssey House art collection and Haven Art Gallery, located in East Harlem.Provide cultural education escorting clients on museum trips and events.Develop and maintain relationships with other community arts organizations.Create digital and print media promoting art program services.Maintain proper client documentation and attendance history.Document studio activities via photography and written documentation.Attend all required clinical staff meetings and in-service trainings.Provide creative resources for program celebrations and holiday activities.Perform general repairs, cleaning, and maintenance of art department.Monitor art department inventory, materials and tools.Perform basic art installation construction practices.Maintain best studio practices and safety measures.Facilitate photography and video projects.

REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE1) BA and/or Masters in art therapy, studio arts or art related field required. Masters and/or State certification in substance abuse counseling highly preferred.2) Proficient on Mac and PC with Adobe Suite, Word, Excel, AWARDS and Outlook required.3) Experience in mental health and/or chemical dependency settings highly preferred.

Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.