We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Matheny Medical and Educational Center has a career opportunity available for Part Time Arts Acess Dancer at our facility located in Peapack, NJ.

Duties of this position include:

• Adheres to the philosophies and methodologies of the Arts Access program and the protocols of the dance discipline.
• Assists clients in technical aspects of choreography and creative movement.
• Communicates effectively and strives to develop a rapport with the Facilitator and participant(s).
• Maintains all relevant equipment i.e., iPad, iPod, Patter Charts, Sound Dock, etc.
• Remains in current practice with own dance/choreography and professional pursuits.
• Proactively researches current and new techniques, developments and methods specific to the dance discipline under the guidance and supervision of the Facilitation Coordinator/Director.
• Assists and/or performs on special trips, museum visits,events, shows, and other activities as assigned.
• Assists with transport of clients as needed.
• Assists in other areas of the Arts Access department as assigned.
• Contributes necessary data and information to annual reports.
• Assists the Facilitator with documentation of all necessary data for clients to be able to effectively complete their work.
• Assists with maintaining backups of all notes and pertinent information for the archival of choreographic work, including the submission of the iPad for backup on a bi-weekly basis.

Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities

Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny’s mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment.

Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes seven licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression.

Desired Qualities of an Arts Access Dancer:

• Respect
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Compassion

Incentives for joining the Matheny team:

• Paid Training
• Staff Appreciation events
• Health and Wellness fairs
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Diversity events
• Employee Referral Bonuses

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 per hour.

Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Matheny Medical and Educational Center. Candidates should check www.matheny.org for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.

High School diploma or G.E.D. required.