Community Specialist - Music

Summary

Under general direction, the Community Specialist – Music is responsible for teaching music classes to individuals served, assisting individuals in learning how to write and perform music, and facilitating participation in community-based music activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides instruction and assistance in creating and recording music to individuals in multiple Day Habilitation programs as well as in community-based settings.
   
• Conducts group and individual music activities at multiple locations, including community-based locations.
   
• Conducts group classes on music history, current musical trends, and related topics.
   
• Collaborates with other specialists and staff to perform and record music for opportunities such as performances, films, and special events.
   
• Assists individuals with identifying opportunities to perform and promote their musical creations.
   
• Identifies and implements new and innovative opportunities.
   
• Works with program management to arrange for transportation and staffing for community-based activities.
   
• Creates compelling flyers to advertise upcoming opportunities.
   
• Ensures that services are rendered to individuals with utmost regard for their personal dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
   
• Purchases supplies for special events through approved agency procedures.
   
• Implements universal precautions at all times.
   
• Participates in in-service training programs as requested.
   
• Provides supervision and guidance to Direct Support Professionals during classes and community trips.
   
• Keeps abreast of changes in the field, as well as advances in music and adaptive recording equipment and technology.
   
• Performs other related duties as requested.
   

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines  
• Proficiency in using a personal computer and relevant software  
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with coworkers, individuals served, families, and external contacts  
• Ability and willingness to adjust work schedule for events outside of regular business hours  
• Ability and willingness to travel to various program sites

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency required
   
• Minimum of 6 months teaching experience with individuals with disabilities or other populations
   
• Awareness of and ability to use technology to create music and music videos with individuals serve
   

COMPENSATION: $24-$26 HOURLY + INDUSTRY LEADING BENEFITS