Community Specialist - Music

Community Specialist Music It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities. For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth. The Community Specialist Music is responsible for developing and facilitating engaging, person-centered music programming for individuals supported across Day Habilitation and community-based settings. This role promotes creative expression, skill development, and community inclusion through music instruction, production, and performance opportunities. The specialist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance quality of life and ensure meaningful participation aligned with individual goals and interests. The duties and responsibilities of the Community Specialist Music will include but are not limited to the following: Design and deliver inclusive music programming, including instruction in songwriting, recording, and performance. Facilitate both group and individual music sessions across multiple program sites and community-based locations. Provide education on music history, genres, and current trends in an accessible and engaging format. Support individuals in developing musical skills using adaptive techniques, tools, and technology. Collaborate with program staff and other specialists to create opportunities for performances, showcases, and special events. Assist individuals in identifying and accessing community-based opportunities to perform and share their work. Utilize music production tools and software to support recording and multimedia projects. Develop promotional materials (e.g., flyers, digital content) to highlight events and opportunities. Partner with program leadership to coordinate logistics, including staffing and transportation for community activities. Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that upholds the dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of all individuals supported. Ensure compliance with agency policies, including universal precautions and safety procedures. Monitor inventory and purchase supplies in accordance with agency guidelines. Provide guidance and support to Direct Support Professionals during programming and community outings. Stay current with developments in music, adaptive technology, and best practices in creative arts programming. Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities. Perform other duties as assigned to support program and organizational needs. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, Creative Arts, or related field preferred. Minimum of 6 months experience teaching or facilitating music activities, preferably with individuals with developmental disabilities or diverse populations. Experience using music technology, recording software, or multimedia tools strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse populations. Demonstrated creativity and ability to adapt music instruction to varying ability levels. Proficiency in music production tools, software, and/or instruments. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple sites and priorities. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to person-centered practices and community inclusion. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed for events and performances. Ability to travel between program locations. Passion for ADAPT Community Network's mission and the nonprofit sector. Compensation: $24/hour - $26/hour based on experience + Industry-Leading Benefits! At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture. ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Created: 2026-04-07