School-Based Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Harlem

2 months ago


New York, United States Graham Windham Part time $47
Position Title: Creative Arts Therapist, LEAP
Position Type: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, School-Year
Schedule: 20 hours/week, Afterschool Hours
Department/Program: Beacon Harlem
Direct Supervisor: Director, Beacon Harlem
Direct Reports (if any): N/A

About Graham Windham:
In full partnership with families and communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference with children, youth, and families who are overcoming some of life’s most difficult challenges and obstacles, by helping to build a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world. With over 500 full-time employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting and enriching work experience.

Program Description:
Graham Windham’s Beacon Harlem Program is a resource full of opportunity for community members from kindergarten through adulthood. The Harlem Beacon offers a safe, joyful, academically enriching and stimulating environment for elementary and middle school children. High school students have the opportunity for enrichment, career exploration and athletics with adults experiencing community engagement, athletics, life coaching and parent groups. The Beacon partners with our host school, Mahalia Jackson PS/MS 123 and Graham’s Community School located at PS/MS 123 to assist in the in an extended academic day, to develop specific strategies to address student and family issues including absenteeism, behavior and health and wellness. In addition, the Beacon connects with community resources and the strength in community to expand offerings. During the summer, the program provides free Summer Rising camp for elementary through middle school students.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide creative arts therapy. Encourage an environment that fosters and enhances creativity, socialization, and promotes physical and mental health.
  • Conduct goal-oriented structured therapeutic sessions that utilize creative arts techniques and principles for an assigned caseload in music, art, and/or dance.
  • Recognize, address and utilize therapeutic creative arts interventions to facilitate mastery, coping skills, and creative expression for children and youth who have experienced trauma.
  • Assist in operating, maintaining and purchasing equipment and other materials/resources necessary for creative art therapy sessions, i.e., presentation equipment, supplies, etc.
  • Provide engagement and rapport with the purpose of fostering an individual’s commitment to engage in a therapeutic relationship and attend therapy regularly. Explore motivation, resistance to therapy and attendance as needed.
  • Maintain electronic records and documentation according to the standards and timeframes established by Graham policies and procedures.
  • Maintain expected levels of productivity and provide quality care.
  • Manage up reportable incidents as well as complete necessary documentation.
  • Be actively self-reflective & self-aware of how clinical and administrative practice affects clients, families, and the communities we serve. Be open and willing to receive constructive feedback.
  • Approach work with an anti-racism lens and be open to continuously learning and professional growth.

Position Qualifications
  • NYS LCAT Licensed Creative Arts Therapist Required
  • Master’s degree in creative arts therapy Required
  • Level of expertise in a specific creative art, such as art, music, and/or dance.
  • Able to work evenings and/or Saturdays.
  • Experience working with elementary and middle school students a plus

Salary & Compensation:
  • Base Salary or Hourly Rate: $46.50/hour
  • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

EEO StatementThe Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham Windham (GW) is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. GW hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.Graham Windham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.

About Graham Windham:

About the Company In full partnership with families & communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference to children, youth and families affected by abuse, neglect and delinquency by providing each child we serve with a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world. With over 400 full-time, part-time and On-call employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting & enriching work experience. Graham has pioneered programs for New York City’s children, families and communities for over 200 years. Today, Graham is one of New York City’s leading social services organizations, providing educational and social services to over 4,000 children, young people, and parents throughout NYC.



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