Barn Assistant (15 - 25 hours/week)

Leg Up Farm Inc•Mount Wolf, PA

1d•$13 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Barn Assistant is responsible for providing Leg Up Farm horses and facility with the best daily care and management. This position does require working on weekends, as scheduled. This position belongs to a class of employees referred to as Essential Personnel. Essential personnel are those needed on site to meet the needs of our animals, plants, or general maintenance operations when the facility is closed due to inclement weather conditions. Essential personnel must report to work during their regularly scheduled hours, unless directed otherwise by their Supervisor.

Requirements

Completion of New Staff Orientation Trainings
Current State Child Abuse History Clearance
Current State Police Record Check
Current Federal Criminal History Background Check (FBI Fingerprinting)
Mandated reporting and child abuse training
Compliance with Drug Testing & Satisfactory Drug Testing Results. Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position, we have a Zero Tolerance Drug Policy in place.
Valid PA Driver’s License; Proof of Automobile Registration and Required Insurance
Knowledge of Leg Up Farm policies and procedures and the ability to ensure proper implementation.
Basic Computer Literacy Skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and emails
Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
Basic mathematic skills
Highly detail-oriented, able to work independently, multi-task, enjoy interfacing with other staff at all levels
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and written
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) and proprietary business practices
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and in a client-centered, developmental, environmental model of therapy
Strong Commitment to Organization’s Mission, Vision, & Culture of Positive Attitude, Passion, Teamwork, and Respect
High Degree of Personal Integrity and Professional Conduct
High Degree of Flexibility and Dependability
Deep Sense of Compassion and Responsiveness to Client’s Needs

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED Certificate
Minimum two years’ experience riding, managing and training horses
First Aid & CPR/AED Certification
Strong knowledge of equestrian activities and management

Responsibilities

All daily care of the horses; including feeding, mucking stalls, turnout, blanketing, etc.
Maintaining medical records for each of the horses.
Routine maintenance of riding spaces to include watering and harrowing.
Routine grooming and/or medical treatments for horses as assigned.
Basic maintenance in equine spaces as needed.
Landscaping and maintenance of pastures and grounds.
Perform repairs or facility improvements as assigned by manager.
Completion of weekly and monthly barn tasks are assigned.
Examines each animal for signs of sickness or inquiry; follows departmental protocols if any adverse conditions exist.
Maintains neat and orderly riding areas, tack room, feed room, and aisles.
Oversees the activities of barn volunteers.
Communicates with volunteers in a positive and respectful manner
Solicits volunteer feedback; encourages volunteer interaction on a consistent basis
Maintains an environment conducive to volunteer safety
Serves as a role model and mentor to equine volunteers – expresses appreciation and gratitude for their service
All other tasks as assigned.