Equine Assisted Therapy Lead Facilitator
About The Position
The Equine Assisted Therapy Lead Facilitator is responsible for the day-to-day oversight and management of the Comanche Nation Assisted Therapy program. This is a new program and this position will be responsible for starting and building the program. This position will supervise employees and work directly with horses and persons receiving equine assisted therapy. The ideal candidate has substantial experience with horses, is dependable and reliable, and is committed to building the program over the long-term. The ideal candidate is further someone dedicated to living a sober lifestyle and promoting positive mental health and well-being. The person hired for this position must obtain Equine Assisted Wellness (EAW) certification.
Requirements
- Must possess at least fifteen years’ experience in horsemanship, including experience with green and unhandled horses
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Comanche Nation motor vehicle policy
- Must be willing to submit to and pass drug testing
- Must be willing to submit to and pass a background investigation
- Must be willing to promote abstinence from drugs and alcohol
- Must be willing to learn and promote Comanche cultural beliefs concerning horses and horsemanship
- Must comply with Comanche Nation policies and procedures
- Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Responsibilities
- Scheduling employees’ work hours
- Scheduling groups or individuals for therapy
- Caring for Comanche Nation-owned horses, including ordering feed, arranging veterinary care, grooming horses, and performing routine maintenance of horse stables, tack, and other equipment
- Coordinating and arranging agreement for borrow horses for therapy
- Manage the program budget, submit requisitions and purchase orders to Finance Department
- Seek and obtain grants to support equine assisted therapy expansion
- Serve as lead facilitator for equine therapy sessions and instruct clients on horsemanship skills
- Maintain confidentiality of client therapy sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
