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Job Description
Creative Arts Therapist (Victory Learning Center) OLV Human Services - 2.8 Lackawanna, NY Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $90,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Gym membership Loan forgiveness Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Exciting News! Our Victory Learning Center Program is expanding, and new classrooms will be opening in 2026! Be a part of our growth—join our team and help us make a difference! Are you passionate about using the power of creativity to transform the lives of students with Autism, mental health and/or behavioral concerns, and developmental or intellectual disabilities?
Join our team:
We are hiring for a Creative Arts Therapist! •Apply today for the opportunity to use art and music to help our students thrive at Victory Learning Center! Learn more about our school-based Victory Learning Center programs click here: https://www.victoryed.org/programs/victory-learning-center
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $90,000/annually
Benefits:
Paid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks!) Paid Holidays Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) Health, dental (free dental options!) & vision insurance options Paid Employer sponsored life insurance Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance Up to $600 savings every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!
Perks:
Small class sizes (6 students, 1 teacher and 3 behavior support technicians per classroom) Teacher Mentor Program Casual dress code OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200 Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working Wellness program - Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement $$ Employee referral program $$
Job Summary:
Victory Learning Center is seeking a Creative Arts Therapist to work with students aged 5 to 21, primarily diagnosed on the Autism spectrum, with mental health and/or behavioral concerns, and developmental or intellectual disabilities. The Creative Arts Therapist uses the creative process of art and/or music making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of youth with Autism, Intellectual Disability, and/or mental illness. It is based on the belief that the creative process involved in artistic self-expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-awareness and achieve insight. This position will work within the educational environment.
Essential Job Duties:
1. Work creatively with various client groups in a therapeutic setting, ensuring a safe and secure environment 2. Assess the feelings or temperament of others; 3. Constructively challenge the behavior and attitude of your clients; 4. Attend meetings and case conferences to share ideas, expertise and good practice; 5. Keep up to date with administration tasks; 6. Maintain art therapy space and materials; 7. Receive support and discuss ideas in individual supervision 8. Provides creative arts therapy programming for youth who are non-verbal or limited verbal 9. Provides developmentally appropriate recreational art experiences for youth with Autism, Intellectual 10. Disability, and/or mental illness 11. Follows agency procedures for purchasing supplies, expenditures, and facilities. 12. Maintains communication between educational and residential sites and provides art opportunities, as appropriate 13. Coordinates potential art show participation for artists. 14. Work with a variety of individuals/teams. 15. Involved in community projects. 16. Documents achievements/data in electronic records (EcR, Therap) as appropriate.
Education Requirements:
Minimum Degree Required:
Master's Degree in Art, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Education, Mental Health or related field
Experience Requirements:
Minimum Experience Required:
One (1) year prior experience working with individuals with special needs 1-2 years in Art and/or Music Therapy or related field preferred.
License/Registration/Certifications Required:
Board Certified Music Therapist, MT-BC OR Board Certified Art Therapist, ATR-BC is required NYS Creative Arts Therapist License, is preferred NY State Driver's License, is required
Training Requirements:
Continuing education as per NYS Office of Profession guidelines All required agency trainings (including Applied Behavior Analysis, SCIP-R) All trainings required by programs in which you service individuals
New Hire Orientation Performance Competency:
Professional Physical Requirements:
The frequent physical demands of the position are sitting, standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination. The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.
