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About the Role

The Team Leader of Starlight Studio Without Walls manages and supervises the service activities and staff of the art studio, implementing person-centered services and supporting individuals' outcomes, needs, and interests. This role ensures quality services, oversees curriculum development, and promotes independence and meaningful experiences. The Team Leader also contributes to intake evaluations, manages social media content, and organizes artwork.

Responsibilities

Supervise Teaching Artists, interns, and volunteers, including hiring, training, performance management, scheduling, and coverage.
Ensure compliance with agency policies, Medicaid regulations, incident reporting, quality assurance, employee conduct, and safety requirements.
Serve as liaison to host sites and maintain collaboration with internal Starlight Studio teams.
Lead staff meetings, training, professional development, and case reviews.
Maintain high professional standards in personal behavior and interactions.
Organize, conduct, and participate in staff meetings and in-service events.
Provide staff development and training, including orientation, in-service training, and use of community resources.
Participate in professional development and community/inter-agency committees.
Provide consultation, supervision, and instruction to staff through individual and group conferences.
Assist the Agency with marketing, public relations, and increasing community awareness.
Comply with all Agency policies and procedures.
Arrange for coverage of caseloads and groups during staff absences.
Monitor time and attendance of DSP-Teaching Artists, including approving timesheets and time off requests.
Implement and oversee person-centered day services and habilitation plans.
Support artists’ skill development in artmaking, daily living, socialization, community integration, and work readiness.
Oversee studio operations, supplies, calendars, and volunteer opportunities.
Develop active services for individuals, including prioritizing objectives, determining feasibility, methodology, techniques, time frames, and required support services.
Oversee and maintain storage and organization of completed and in-process artworks.
Oversee the photo-documentation of artworks and accompanying written documentation.
Organize exhibitions of Starlight WOW artists’ work in the Starlight gallery and off-site locations.
Develop curriculum and/or instructional plans for day habilitation, including community integration.
Oversee skill acquisition for individuals in areas including hygiene, grooming, socialization, behavior management, art techniques, daily living skills, community integration, work readiness, and mobility.
Apply principles and practices of individual-specific Behavior Support Plans.
Work with Community Integration Planners and Managers to coordinate individuals’ plans with multi-disciplinary teams.
Interact with individuals in a supportive role to foster social interaction and enhance skill levels.
Organize exhibitions and promote the sale of Starlight artwork with the Community Curator and Social Media Curator.
Assess individuals’ needs to determine available resources and make recommendations for additional resources.
Monitor and order supplies, ensuring quality services and adherence to purchasing policy.
Assist the Director/Coordinator in establishing and maintaining relationships with community resources, referral agencies, and support services.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or arts-related degree.
Three years full-time, paid direct service experience with the disabled population.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Valid New York State Driver’s License in Good Standing.
Reliable form of transportation.
Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

Skills

Adaptability
Dependability
Communication
Creative Thinking
Innovative Thinking
Managing Projects
Program Management
Problem Solving
Team Leadership
Teamwork
Valuing Diversity

Location

New York

Work Type

Full Time
Onsite

Experience Level

2 years supervisory experience
3 years direct service experience
5 years direct service experience (Desired)
3 years supervisory experience (Desired)

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree (Desired)

Salary/Compensations

$25-27.50 / hour

About the Company

Starlight Studio Without Walls provides art studio services and supports to individuals.