Direct Care Garden/Horticulture Crew Leader

Cooper Riis•Mill Spring, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Care Garden Crew Leader responsibilities include leading the Garden Crew and coordinating all garden activities. This position supports residents’ recovery by helping them restore a sense of engagement, productivity, and contribution.

Requirements

Education in a related field or equivalent life/work experience in botany, gardening, farming
Ability to work in various weather, be moving, lifting, and bending for extended periods of time, and lift up to 50 pounds consistently
At least 21 years of age or older with an acceptable driving record to be on company car insurance

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults coping with significant mental health challenges preferred

Responsibilities

Leads the CWS garden program, organizes daily tasks for the crew, with a variety of options to meet resident needs
Collaborates with members of residents’ recovery teams when assistance or more support is needed for a resident
Attends Recovery Planning meetings and other meetings to support the residents
Documents information in the resident’s electronic health record and/or communicated to the resident’s team
Provides guidance and leadership to support staff and interns assigned to the garden
Coordinates with the kitchen about what produce is available in the garden.
Manages and maintains the health of the fields and gardens
Collaborates with the CWS Program Manger to develop the annual garden plan and future crop rotations
Monitors and maintains supplies for the garden and the garden crew
Places seed and live plant orders in line with annual garden plan
Monitors fences, buildings, and equipment. Repairs small damages and reports any issues that cannot be resolved by the CWS team
Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment