Therapeutic Musician Job at Musical Encounters Inc, Silver Spring, MD

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  • Musical Encounters Inc
  • Silver Spring, MD

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Therapeutic Musician

Description:

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Part Time Therapeutic Musician who is a vocalist with guitar or piano accompaniment experience to provide musical programs for the elderly in various facilities/locations. In this role, you will be responsible primarily for facilitating musical activities, connecting and engaging with the audience through music, creating reports, and providing 1-on-1 or group music services to elders. Other tasks may be assigned from time to time.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and facilitation skills, have prior music experience, understand appropriate music for a specific generation or audience, and be interested in growing with the company and learning non-musical services as we work towards our goal to become a full-service therapeutic firm.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide musical programs for the elderly and engage them through music
  • Provide non-musical programs for the elderly and engage them through different activities (when trained)
  • Facilitate or lead activities for the elderly and motivate them to participate
  • Create reports that will assist the activities department with observations in communication, motor skills, thought process, cognitive functioning, etc. of elders
  • Connect and engage with the audience through music
  • Deliver a combination of 1-on-1 music and group music services to elders and motivate them to participate
  • Demonstrate proficiency and understanding that the service we provide is to enrich the residents’ lives through primarily musical and some non-musical activities
  • Conduct occasional market research to identify new customers and execute marketing tasks for identified opportunities
  • Open to learning non-musical services and providing such services to clients
  • Other duties assigned by the management
  • This role demands a certain level of physical exertion and agility to efficiently perform essential tasks. Key physical activities include prolonged periods of sitting and standing, the ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 lbs, pushing or pulling objects, and driving as necessary. The role may also require extensive reaching, working in low postures, bending, clear vision capabilities, and regular walking. You must be capable of meeting these physical demands to successfully execute the responsibilities of the position.

Requirements:

  • Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate group presentations
  • Prior music experience is required
  • Knowledge of appropriate music for a specific generation or audience
  • Prior experience with music research, program presentation, and audience interaction is desirable
  • Ability to travel to various facilities/locations to perform music services
  • Vaccinated against COVID-19 as required by the customer/facility that we serve
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of Zoom or online meetings/services
  • Has a stable internet connection when working remotely
  • Respond quickly to emails and updates
  • Willingness to be trained for other non-musical services in preparation for the company's transition to a full-service recreational therapeutic organization
  • Undergo training and certification for professional growth in the field of elderly care, or be eligible for certification
  • Excellent customer relations skills
  • Dependable and flexible

Additional Information:

We offer paid sick leave, paid training, and retirement benefits.

If you are a skilled and passionate vocalist with guitar or piano accompaniment experience and interested in being of service to the elderly with the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Company Description

MUSICAL ENCOUNTERS INC. designs and performs a wide range of musical programming for the elderly and provides educational services for activity professionals. We believe that creative experiences do not stop at retirement and that the elderly have a right to fulfillment in all aspects of life.

Our goal is to provide creative resources with a pool of qualified professionals who are eager to serve the community.

Company Description

MUSICAL ENCOUNTERS INC. designs and performs a wide range of musical programming for the elderly and provides educational services for activity professionals. We believe that creative experiences do not stop at retirement and that the elderly have a right to fulfillment in all aspects of life.\r\n\r\nOur goal is to provide creative resources with a pool of qualified professionals who are eager to serve the community.

Job Tags

Part time, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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