Job Description
To apply for this position please send resume to: cindy@crickets-hope.org
Job Description
Cricket's Hope is hiring for an Art Restores Kids (ARK) Assistant. Please share this opportunity with all who are interested and qualified.
Art Restores Kids (ARK) Assistant
Job Type: Maximum 29 hours per week.
Full time position opportunity with experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Employer: Cricket's Hope
Pay: $18.50/hour
Cricket's Hope is an individualized, strength-based prevention and healing program for children affected by trauma. We use restorative and trauma informed practices to serve children through art, camp and specialized programming in order to help kids become their best and most resilient selves.
Job Description:
• Assist in the implementation of the Art Restores Kids (ARK) program at schools, Cricket's House and Camp Cricket summer program.
• Build healthy relationships with youth clients through facilitation of workshops utilizing art, music and/or other activities.
• Be a positive role model for youth, helping them identify healthy, safe and successful pathways.
• Use trauma informed practices to mentor youth and refer to appropriate community resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
18 years of age or older
Driver's License High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
Be able to walk, move quickly, reach, bend and stoop throughout the day.
Have adequate energy to actively engage with students throughout the work day.
Pass background check.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience working with children affected by trauma.
Bilingual.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology or related field.
Training Outline:
1. Develop and demonstrate understanding of trauma informed services for youth as outlined in the Art Restores Kids Training Handbook, by providing positive mentorship, redirection and promoting non-violent behaviors.
2. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Art Restores Kids (ARK) Program and how it operates within Cricket's Hope by accurately presenting program's purpose, components and procedures to clients, community organizations, school sites and the public.
3. Become familiar with youth-related difficulties as well as appropriate interventions by learning how trauma, violence, substance use, mental health and poverty impact children and referring clients to appropriate community resources.
4. Complete intake process and maintain client files using Parent Permission to Participate forms, photo releases and other necessary documentation.
5. Facilitate workshops with youth participants using AWBW Curriculum, utilizing a variety of materials identified in curriculum including paint, oil pastels, beads, clay, etc.
6. Display ability to work as a part of a team by co-facilitating workshops and progressively learning to lead all workshop components including warm ups, activities, check out and providing back up to address individual crisis and/or behavioral needs.
7. Assist in planning workshops using A Window Between Worlds (AWBW) curriculum to effectively address clients' needs. Including selecting workshops according to topic, number of participants, time and materials available.
8. Assist in the preparation of workshops by identifying and gathering supplies and materials as outlined in AWBW.
9. Foster social cohesion within groups by promoting respectful relationships and focusing on nonviolent behaviors.
10. Track workshop attendance using Excel Spreadsheets to be used in reports for Board of Directors and grant purposes.
11. Promote Pathways to Purpose program by acting as a mentor and acknowledging participants' strengths, talents and gifts and encouraging them to find ways to use them.
12. Provide a model for a healthy, trusting relationships through clear communication and setting appropriate boundaries
13. Participate in Camp Cricket by helping children prepare for a weeklong camp experience and attending camp.
14. Assist with event coordination by contacting donors, venders, organizing donations, preparing venues, etc.
Job Tags
Full time, Summer work, Monday to Friday,