Part Time Equine Assistant
About The Position
Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of at-risk youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for an Equine Assistant at Childhelp, Alice C. Tyler Village in Lignum, Virginia. Childhelp is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children aged 5-14 with mild to severe trauma or neglect, psychiatric disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Our unique location on a 270-acre farm provides a nurturing treatment setting with a variety of therapy resources. We bring the light of love and healing into the lives of countless abused and neglected children, and those suffering from psychiatric and behavioral disorders. We take a holistic approach to serving our children along with meeting their physical, emotional and educational needs. Becoming a member of our Childhelp team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization.
Requirements
- Be at least 19 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record for the past 3 years
- Minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience working with horses
- Previous equine experience and the ability to safely handle horses independently
- Knowledge of basic equine first aid/wellness and care
- Experience in EAP/Equine assisted mental health services, animal assisted mental health services, or adaptive/therapeutic riding
- Ability to assist in safely leading equine activities with at risk children
- Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of ranch equipment, machine operation and ability to drive manual tractor
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university and one to two years related professional equine experience and/or training preferably in an equine therapeutic setting
- Current CHA, PATH, or EAGALA certifications
- Experience in EAP/equine therapy, animal assisted therapy, or therapeutic riding
- Ability to ride at a CHA level 3 or above. Riders must be under 180 pounds
- Experience working with children/adolescents with emotional/behavioral disturbances in a residential treatment facility for children ages 5 – 14 years
Responsibilities
- Performing routine ranch activities including stall and pasture cleaning.
- Providing assistance with care of the horses including feeding, turn arounds, grooming, basic first-aid, medication administration and more.
- Caring for the horses and facility.
- Supporting therapists in an Equine assisted mental health program serving resident children.
- Assisting in safely leading equine activities with at-risk children.
Benefits
- 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment
- Free meals on shift
- Professional development assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
