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Program Coordinator, Arts in Healing-Florence

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What they do

An Activities Director oversees the therapeutic and recreational activities for geriatric groups. They may work in a retirement home, nursing home, senior center or healthcare setting.

$53,057 / year median in South Carolina

+18% projected growth

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Job Description Summary The program coordinator is an active full-time employee of Arts in Healing working within the outpatient sector of MUSC in the Pee Dee region. Time will be split between leading administrative tasks and working as an active creative arts therapist with various clients (adults and children) in diverse settings within the region/hub. Administrative tasks will include collecting and presenting data, leading grant-related requirements, providing direction and guidance to outpatient creative art therapy contractors, acting as a liaison between community partners and contractors, and working with management to support and align program growth within the region/hub assigned. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center
CC000271 CHS OH
- Arts In Healing Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description The program coordinator is an active full-time employee of Arts in Healing working within the outpatient sector of MUSC. Time will be split between leading administrative tasks and working as an active creative arts therapist with various clients (adults and children) in diverse settings within the region/hub. Administrative tasks will include collecting and presenting data, leading grant-related requirements, providing direction and guidance to outpatient creative art therapy contractors, acting as a liaison between community partners and contractors, and working with management to support and align program growth within the region/hub assigned. At least 4 years working with diverse populations, including children, adults, and older adults
  • Supervisor experience preferred
Qualifications:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Willingness to travel
  • Effective communication skills
  • Team player
  • Enjoys supervising other creative arts therapists
  • Organized and mindful of time management
  • Excel proficient
  • Resourceful and creative
Additional Job Description Education:
Masters or doctoral degree in art therapy, music therapy, dance/movement therapy, or drama therapy with active registration (ATR, MT-BC, R-DMT, RDT) with modality-specific national certification board Board-certification preferred
Physical Requirements Mobility & Posture Standing:
Continuous Sitting:
Continuous Walking:
Continuous Climbing stairs: Infrequent Working indoors: Continuous Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent Working from elevated areas: Frequent Working in confined/cramped spaces:
Frequent Kneeling:
Infrequent Bending at the waist: Continuous Twisting at the waist:
Frequent Squatting:
Frequent Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations: Frequent Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous Reaching overhead: Frequent Reaching in all directions: Continuous Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous Full use of both legs: Continuous Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent Lifting & Force Requirements Lift/carry 50 lbs.
unassisted:
Infrequent Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36": Infrequent Lift up to 25 lbs.
overhead:
Infrequent Exert up to 50 lbs.
of force:
Frequent Examples:
Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force Vision & Sensory Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous Color discrimination: Continuous Depth perception: Continuous Peripheral vision: Continuous Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous Tactile sensory function: Continuous Gross motor with fine motor coordination:
Continuous Selected Positions:
Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous Respirator use qualification: Continuous Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management: Continuous Rotating shifts: Frequent Overtime as required: Frequent Latex-safe environment: Continuous If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees