Art Assistant Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

MISSION
Our mission is to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities.
VISION
At Martha’s Table, we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to stay and thrive. 

ABOUT MARTHA’S TABLE

At Martha’s Table, we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to thrive. For over forty years, we have worked to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities by increasing access to quality education, health and wellness, and family resources.

Together, we are “One MT.”  This means we work across all three of our locations to support our shared mission. In all that we do, we exemplify our four core values of respect, compassion, teamwork, and accountability. These values -- and our commitment to “the MT Experience” -- guide how we engage with the communities we stand alongside and how we work together as a team. When you come to Martha’s Table -- as a guest or as a team member --  you are valued and you deserve our very best.

In order to be the best version of MT, we are deeply committed to equitable practices. We apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in providing programming and services; in creating our Board; in partnerships and procurement; and in hiring, training, and advancing our team members.

We invest in our team members’ personal and professional goals through our “STEP” program, which includes tuition for continuing education, certifications, and professional development; funding to unlock financially held transcripts; and flexible leave options.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Art Therapist will provide psychoeducational and therapeutic art and mindfulness activities to group and individual community members focusing on emotional expression, regulation, and resiliency as requested by the community. The Art Therapist will also utilize art and traditional mindfulness techniques to support the application of a mindfulness curriculum in Martha’s Table’s Early Childcare Education (ECE) classrooms and in parenting support programs. This position will expand access to empirically validated trauma informed community interventions, and deepen impact among program participants.

This is a full-time role. Evening hours may be required on a weekly-biweekly basis. Weekends will be required on an occasional, as-needed basis.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct art therapy/emotional wellness services to the community

• Create and implement art therapy workshops to MT groups according to department goals and identified therapeutic frameworks
• Partner with other departments and/or direct supervisor to provide emotional wellness workshops to identified cohorts based on participant feedback and identified needs
• Assist with ongoing, preestablished Emotional Wellness (EW) workshops including Healthy Happy Hour
• Work with MT’s clinical partner to expand access to individual therapy services

 Applying mindfulness curriculum in ECE classrooms

• Provide weekly activities with ECE children to enhance mindfulness skills utilizing both traditional modalities and art as instructed by supervisor and identified manuals
• Provide teacher support for mindfulness instruction
• Create take-home activities and supplies for parents to practice mindfulness with their children at home
• Collaborate with external partners on a continual basis to enhance mindfulness and other mental health initiatives 

Evaluation and data management 

• Administer qualitative and quantitative assessments and inputting into required systems 
• Receive and inputting referrals for services 
• Maintain attendance and group note documentation
• Meet data reporting deadlines

Additional Duties

• Strong commitment to Martha’s Table’s mission and a clear sense of the critical role the Staff Accountant plays in advancing that mission

• Attend at least one anchor event annually

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Commitment to Martha’s Table’s mission and core values of compassion, respect, teamwork, and accountability

• Embodies and serves as a model for “The Martha's Table Experience” and our organization’s core values

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of Art therapy techniques and ability to adapt  techniques based on audience and environment 

• Knowledge of mindfulness principles and skills and how they can be applied at varying developmental ages 

• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment and balance multiple priorities while maintaining workflow and documentation expectations.

• Ability to warmly connect with community including, children, parents and seasoned citizens