Creative Pathways Coordinator at Comprehensive Community Action Program

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.

JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced coordinator to lead the Creative Pathways Program within the RI Works program. The program emphasizes building trust and fostering personal growth through consistent, arts-based interactions. Using techniques such as guided storytelling, movement, visual arts, and drama therapy, the project creates safe, supportive classroom environments where students can share their personal stories, explore identity, and develop communication, self-awareness, and advocacy skills. In addition to promoting creativity, the program prioritizes mental health and trauma-informed practices, leveraging the arts as a powerful tool for healing, resilience, and emotional well-being. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, education, and the creative arts. This role requires excellent organizational skills, a passion for education through the arts, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of educators and artists.

Work Schedule Demands

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.

Due to the nature of the job, this individual must be flexible with their schedule to accommodate the client population and community events.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art or Drama therapy, Education, English, linguistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in coordination of art-based therapy, educational or creative arts setting; preferred.
• Clinical setting experience or referral processing is plus.
• Strong understanding of arts-based teaching methodologies and curriculum development.
• Passion for the arts with experience in visual arts, theater, storytelling or creative writing.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations.
• Complete all required background checks.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Planning

• Develop and implement project plans for the Creative Pathways Program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and RI Works requirements.
• Oversee all aspects of program operations, including curriculum development, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Embed trauma-informed and mental health support strategies into program planning to create safe, healing-centered environments.
  
  

Curriculum Development & Creative Oversight

• Design and implement arts-based educational activities using storytelling, movement, visual arts, and drama therapy techniques.
• Integrate approaches that promote emotional well-being and resilience through creative expression.
• Oversee the creative process from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality, engaging content that supports program objectives and trauma-sensitive practices.
  
  

Student Engagement & Support

• Create safe, supportive classroom environments that foster trust, identity exploration, and personal growth.
• Apply trauma-informed principles to support students in developing communication, self-awareness, and advocacy skills through consistent arts-based interactions.
• Encourage emotional regulation and coping strategies through creative modalities.
  
  

Collaboration & Relationship Management

• Work collaboratively with educators, artists, and mental health professionals to maintain a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain positive working relationships with DHS staff, administrators, and community partners to ensure holistic student support.
  
  

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Track, report, and oversee program data and performance metrics, including indicators related to student well-being and engagement.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as needed for continuous improvement.
• Complete all written work, assessments, and reports in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program success.
  
  

CCAP strives to cultivate and sustain a workforce devoted to providing compassionate and respectful care to all patients and clients. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, terminations, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Our Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and up to 13 available paid holidays for full-time employees and some benefits are included for part-time employees.

Salary Description

$23.00 - $26.00 per hour