✨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.
Pay: $18-$23 per hour, based on education and experience.
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What you will 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 assisted mental health 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: Be at least 19 years of age ~ Possess a high school diploma or equivalent ~ Have a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record for the past 3 years~ Minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience working with horses ~ Strong horse handling skills with a focus on safety ~ Knowledge of basic equine first aid/wellness and care ~ Expereince 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. This is a tobacco free facility.
Preferred qualifications for higher end of pay range:
- 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
Schedule: A rotating schedule of four 10 hour days per week. This position will work 8am-6pm Every Satruday or Sunday. Need to have the ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, holidays, andand possible required overtime.
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As an Equine Assistant, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Qualifications Education Required High School or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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What We Do
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and services for troubled and at-risk youth. With 35 years of experience in the juvenile justice industry, Rite of Passage has multiple service divisions that work with nearly 2,000 youth and families daily including schools, community-based services, academic-model programs, gender-specific treatment and secure facilities. The agency and its staff provide targeted services, skill-building opportunities and rich programming that promote youth success within their community, and for life.
