Dance Assistant - Adult Day Services

pDDI's Dance Assistant works with our Recreation team to provide the individuals we support the opportunity to express themselves through dance./p pSalary Range: $20.00-22.00/hour (12 hours/week)/p h3strongWhat you'll do: /strong/h3 ul liBe part of the planning process for all dance related events /li liWork with the Recreation Coordinator to ensure that all dance events are scheduled in a timely manner./li liCoordinate practice schedules/ensure dancers participate in practices/li liChoreograph dance numbers and work with groups to learn specific numbers related to dance/li liWork with teams developing ideas for dance related events./li liWork with outside organizations to coordinate program options for the individuals/li liUpdate social online media accounts for all dance events/li liAssist with taking video/editing video of rehearsals and events/li liBuild relationships/partnerships with local theaters and school for possible event sites./li liAssist with seeking sponsors for events/li liResponsible for purchasing/storing dance outfits for events/li liWork closely with the Recreation department to assist in the planning and performances for large scale events such as the annual Spring Fling and Dancing for Autism fundraiser events./li liTravel independently to multiple sites throughout Suffolk County/li /ul h3strongWhat you offer us: /strong/h3 ul liHS Diploma required/li li3 years dance experience working with a dance instructor. Ability to dance and perform./li liAbility to travel to multiple sites/li liAbility to model recreational activities being taught as part of the job responsibilities/li liDesire and ability to work with the IDD population/li /ul ul/ul h3strongWhat you must be able to do: /strongstrong/strong/h3 ul liMust be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the adults i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs./li liMust be able to able to lift , bend, twist, carry a minimum of 35 lbs /li liMust be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet/li liMust be able to run to a program in need up to 500 feet/li liMust be able to kneel, twist and bend/li liMust be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques/li /ul pemDDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose. /em/p