Description

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About St. John’s Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind. We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia .

At SJCS, w e pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist. A dvancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is o ur mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?

We are looking to add a Creative Arts Therapist to our team. As the Creative Arts Therapist, you will be responsible for creating a curriculum for Serenity House morning and evening groups, connecting with residents on-site on a regular basis, and supporting professional development of 2nd and 3rd shift residential counselors.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

• Prioritizing best practices in person-centered care concerning each resident’s individual dignity and integrity, including their unique goals.
• Collaborating with the SJCS-NY director and Director of Homeless and Housing Services to provide performance reviews of staff.
• Working closely with program leadership to ensure compliance with applicable OASAS regulations.
• Ensuring program and resident confidentiality.
• Creating a curriculum for therapeutic residential services provided by Serenity House staff.
• Developing, fostering, and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with residents, their families, and the SJCS team.
• Assists Residential Counselor staff in their development and understanding of chemically dependent behavior, interviewing skills, group facilitation skills, and therapy techniques.

This list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position is not in its entirety as other duties may be assigned and are expected to be followed.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Applicant must be a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) in good standing with the appropriate licensing or certifying authority. (required)
• Minimum one year experience in the treatment of addiction and/or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. (required)
• Excellent interpersonal communication, verbal and written. (required)
• Fluency with electronic health record utilization and quality compliance standards for documenting client case notes (required)
• Ability to teach and support residential counseling staff in provision of therapeutic services (required)

You will stand out if you have the following experience, education, and requirements:

• Experience in residential services. (preferred)
• Efficacy with collaborative approach to work alongside clients to empower them to develop their individualized goals. (preferred)
• Exemplary ability to create, maintain, foster, and (as needed) repair therapeutic relationships with clients. (preferred)
• Fluidity with de-escalation techniques to be utilized preventatively and proactively with regard to potential client crisis. (preferred)

All SJCS employees must:

• Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements as required.
• Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.

Physical and environmental conditions include:

• Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort except the normal risks or discomforts.

The hiring range for this position ranges from $35 to $45 per hour, dependent on experience.

Other benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions
• Retirement plans
• Company paid LTD
• PTO, Vacation, and sick time off
• Flexibility
• Helping other people live their best life!

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Do you think that you are a great fit for this position? We are waiting for you to join our team! Apply today on our company website SJCS Careers to be considered.

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