Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk youth in your community?
Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?
Do you want to build a career, while making a difference in the world?
If this sounds like you, let’s talk! We’re hiring an Animal/Equine Assistant at Childhelp in Lignum, VA, an affiliate of Rite of Passage. Our employees are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth, ages 5 - 14 years. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.
What You’ll Do
Join our Ranch team in helping traumatized children learn to succeed. Use your horse experience to change the lives of at-risk youth! Our dedicated team cares for the horses, facility and supports our therapist in an Equine therapy program serving our resident children.
Responsible for 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.
To Be Considered, You Should
Minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience working with horses in a professional setting
Strong horse handling skills with a focus on safety
Knowledge of basic equine first aid/wellness and care
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, holidays, and evenings
Ability to assist in safely leading equine activities with at risk children
Must be at least 21 years of age
Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
Preferred qualifications for higher end of pay range: $16-$19 an hour
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
The Perks
Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 90 days of employment.
Choice of supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.
Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.
Free Meals on shift.
Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.
Growth opportunities nationwide – we have 55 programs in 16 states!
Tuition Assistance.
Apply today and help us make a difference!
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