Equine Program Facilitator

The Equine Program Facilitator will implement the educational aspects of the multi-facetedequine program for children mostly after school and occasionally on weekends.

Must be able to conduct a diversetherapeutic/educational/recreational program that combines equine care,groundwork, worked based learning activities in a relationship based therapeutic environment. Is responsible for managing horses in a working barnand performs horse care, barn maintenance, and pasture care. As a member of thefarm team, the facilitator will participate in agency and farm special events.

• Follow the direction of the equineprogram manager and farm leadership team in preparing and implementingdiverse equine activities, including but not necessarily limited togroundwork, games, therapy sessions, and public presentations
• Work closely with and take taskdirection from the Equine Program Manager
• Participate in all aspects of equinecare, including but not necessarily limited to medical care, feeding,watering, and cleaning stalls, paddocks and pastures.
• Assist the children in the equineprogram in all ways necessary to create a safe and dynamic learning environment
• Mentor individual students in equineactivities under the supervision of GC staff
• Assist in maintaining the arenas,multipurpose room and barn facility
• Communicate openly with the equinestaff, interns, Farm leadership and other staff members about the program and children
• Support the farm and school duringspecial events
• Other duties as assigned

College degree preferred;
High School Diploma with significant experience working withhorses required

Experience working with special needs children in a residential treatment setting is preferred

PATHCertification or equivalent; will consider candidates with applicable experience and either certification in progress or the ability to obtain certification

ValidNY State Driver’s License and clean driving record with the ability to pulllivestock trailer.

May train to pulltrailer if candidate meets all other job required credentials.

CPR certification or the ability to become certified

Abilityto display control in complex, ambiguous, or stressful situations

Possessa strong degree of self-motivation, independence, and resourcefulnessdemonstrated in accomplishing own work assignments and the ability to motivate,influence, and guide others in achieving common goals or objectives

Abilityto think creatively and develop new ideas or novel approaches to deal with avariety of work-related issues or problems

Personalexperience and interest working in therapeutic farm program

Basic proficiency in or ability to quickly become proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Access

Knowledge of equine behavior and ability to safely work with horses and children together

The ability to work well with emotionally fragile and volatile youth with an enthusiastic communication style is paramount.

Demonstratea commitment to the agency’s strategic principals

Hashigh integrity and is trusted

Expressthoughts and ideas clearly and concisely in both oral and written communications. Present material or discusses subjects in a manner whichindicates an organized and complete thought process

Perform work in an efficient, timely manner a high degree of accuracy and completeness.

Focus on both output and processes to improve organizational effectiveness

Displaya positive, mature attitude in providing constructive, candid feedback and respects the opinion and contribution of others

Develop,use, and sustain strong cooperative relationships with peers and superiors. Useeffective listening and interpersonal skills to achieve mutual respect

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