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About the Role
The Movement Specialist at The Arc Ontario leads engaging movement and dance instruction for individuals in Day Services, creating group and individual experiences that build social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and behavioral skills. This role develops individualized movement plans, maintains a structured curriculum, collaborates with clinical and creative team members, and ensures movement goals are integrated into each person's Staff Action Plan. The Movement Specialist also supports community based movement opportunities, maintains equipment, and provides hands‑on assistance during daily routines. Looking for someone who enjoys fitness, games, and dance, and who brings energy and creativity to every session. Come prepared to play at work and help people grow through meaningful movement experiences. If you are passionate about inspiring confidence, independence, and joy through movement, consider applying and bring your skills to a program that celebrates expression and activity.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates movement programs offered for day habilitation participants and other waiver supports.
- Utilizes a combination of movement and dance to facilitate skill building.
- Maintains a movement curriculum based upon each participant's needs.
- Serves as a resource person for staff regarding the utilization of movement as a teaching and skill-building tool.
- Provides staff training in small and large groups as requested.
- Works closely with other team members to ensure movement activities are coordinated with other routine services.
- Works as a member of the Creative Expressions team with the Art Specialist, Music Specialist, and Horticulture Specialist.
- Provides a back-up plan for staff to implement when the Movement Specialist is unavailable.
Requirements
- BA/BS in Movement/Dance and over 3 months of experience working with people with disabilities, or an equivalent amount of education and experience.
Skills
- Fitness
- Games
- Dance
- Energy
- Creativity
- Inspiring confidence
- Inspiring independence
- Inspiring joy through movement
- Movement instruction
- Dance instruction
- Individualized movement plan development
- Curriculum maintenance
- Collaboration with clinical and creative team members
- Integration of movement goals into Staff Action Plans
- Support of community-based movement opportunities
- Equipment maintenance
- Hands-on assistance during daily routines
Location
- Canandaigua, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Over 3 months of experience working with people with disabilities
Education Level
- BA/BS in Movement/Dance
Salary/Compensations
- $23.34 - $24.86
Benefits
- Health and retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Over 3 weeks of vacation within the first year
- Sick Time
- Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within the agency
- Educational Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a Fitness Center in the Main Facility
- Pay on Demand
- Free Telehealth with EZaccessMD
- Emergency Assistance Funding
About the Company
- Founded in 1954, The Arc Ontario believes that all individuals with disabilities or other challenges are one with their community.
- Investing in our staff while thriving in a flexible and fun work environment!
Equal Opportunity
- The Arc Ontario is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- The Arc Ontario does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.