Music Therapist
10 days ago
San Jose
Job DescriptionMusic Therapist Job Description The Creekside School strives to create an engaging, challenging and rewarding work environment that allows all employees to flourish professionally and personally. We want every employee to be a happy and productive member of our team and have a long and successful association with the School. Our organization continues to grow and thrive through the dedication, input, creativity, perseverance and effort of our staff. The Creekside School is a learning organization, committed to excellence. Overview The Music Therapist provides music therapy and enrichment opportunities to clients with autism in both individual and group settings. Job Objective/Purpose • Provide high-quality music therapy to individuals with autism in both individual and group settings., • Teach/support students learning necessary self-regulation, social-emotional, and communition skills appropriate to their age and ability level through music therapy., • Engage students in meaningful music experiences through 1:1 and group sessions, while also respecting individual preferences and encouraging students to make as much music as possible., • Teach participants to be safe and respectful with instruments., • Support goals identified by teacher and behavior team for each individual student. Support the social-emotional development, health and well being of students at all times. • Utilize developmentally based, research-supported techniques and therapies for people on the autism spectrum., • Support clients using least restrictive prompts and scaffolds so as to maximize independent skill development., • Continually work to build a positive relationship and rapport with each assigned client by engaging in child led activities with the student, pairing with student preferred activities and items, and striving to establish a developmentally appropriate relationship where meaningful back and forth social interaction may occur., • Utilize restrictive practices such as restraint, seclusion, escape extinction, and planned punishment only as a last resort or as part of an BCBA approved, data driven, and supervised intervention. Manage all aspects of the music therapy program including: budget, materials, equipment, and shared use of therapy spaces. • Manage an annual budget and comply with all budget reporting requirements., • Maintain a clean, organized, safe and effective therapy space and school environment; regularly collaborating with other staff members to create and maintain this., • Manage maintenance, repair and replacement of instruments and equipment as needed., • Manage time and resources effectively and appropriately. Cooperate with all employee protocols and school policies. • Maintain the confidentiality of all students and families at all times., • Work with the Principal, ADP Administrator, Executive Director, Teachers and Related Services to ensure the programs are adhering to all laws, regulations, and standards. Qualifications Education • Valid Music Therapy Board Certification Experience • 1 year experience with children on the autism spectrum and/or developmental disabilities. Skills and Competencies Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Proficient in Google Suite., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Additional • High level of integrity and honesty., • Leadership and collaboration., • Ability to use good judgement and tact., • Growth mindset with a bias for action. Physical Requirements If applicable, working and playing with students at The Creekside School requires a considerable amount of strength and physical movement. Employees must be able to perform the following physical movement functions as needed: Regularly • Sitting - Resting position in which the body weight is supported primarily by the buttocks in contact with the ground or a horizontal object such as a chair seat., • EXERT- up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects, equipment, and to work/play with students., • MOTOR SKILLS - Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers as in handling, typing, or writing. Frequently • STANDING - Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time., • WALKING/RUNNING - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances for community outings or moving from one classroom/office to another. Running is required for potential emergency situations., • REACHING - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., • EXERT - up to 40 lbs. of force to move objects, equipment, and to work/play with students., • LIFTING - Up to 25 pounds. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to-position., • EXERT - up to 80 lbs. of force to move objects, equipment, and to work/play with students., • CLIMBING - Ascending or descending stairs, ramps, or hills using feet and legs, • BALANCING - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling, • STOOPING - Bending body downward and forward., • KNEELING - Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees., • CROUCHING - Bending body downward and for-ward by bending legs and spine., • CRAWLING - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet., • PUSHING - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward., • PULLING - Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Important: A Creekside School student may exhibit behaviors such as aggression (e.g. biting, kicking, hitting), property destruction, self-injurious behavior, screaming, etc. Due to the potential safety risk for staff and students associated with working with those who may engage in behaviors of concern, all staff are required to be certified by Safety-Care by QBS to handle potentially dangerous situations and work to prevent crisis situations and/or hazards associated with those who engage in behaviors that pose a safety risk. Staff will not be allowed to perform any type of physical management unless they have received the initial Safety-Care training/certification through The Creekside School. In the event that a student requires physical management because he/she poses a serious, imminent safety risk to him/herself and/or others, Safety-Care will be used as a last resort. This involves the use of safe, non-harmful control and restraint positions to safely control an individual until he/she can regain control of his/her behavior. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.