Creative Arts Therapist Jobs

A Free Bird is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization based in New York City. Our organization provides children diagnosed with cancer the opportunity to explore their artistic passions. Artistic expression has been proven to play an instrumental role in the healing process. We support children affected by cancer in exploring a range of self expressions such as art, music, acting, poetry, writing, singing, and other creative mediums.

We seek candidates for a paid Arts Therapist position to conduct art classes with children at A Free Bird affiliated hospitals.

This is a paid part-time position in a nonprofit arts organization.

Responsibilities:

• Via Google form, fill out the pre-evaluation before each session and the weekly evaluation (indicating progress and goals) after each session.
• Provide art therapy sessions for children 4-18 at AFB-affiliated hospitals
• Communicate with the guardian and child, what the child will be learning, and what steps will be taken to get the child to see results and continue their interest in AFB.
• Provide written lesson plans to the Programs Director and/or Programs Manager.
• Notify the child life specialist on-site if any child shows signs of behavioral issues, emotional distress, being bullied, or abuse.
• Take pictures of the artwork done each session and send them to the organization as proof of the session.

Qualifications:

• Past experience of interacting and working with children
• Candidates with relevant art therapist licenses will be given preference during selection.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Prior experience as an art therapist (at least a year)
• Exhibits creative ideas and a welcoming personality