Direct Care Garden​/Horticulture Crew Leader

Direct Care Garden/Horticulture Crew Leader

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Be among the first 25 applicants. The Direct Care Garden/Horticulture Crew Leader responsibilities include leading the Garden Crew and coordinating all garden activities. This position supports residents’ recovery by helping them restore a sense of engagement, productivity, and contribution.

Location
:
Mill Spring, NC

Schedule
:
Monday – Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Pay
:
Starts at $18.00 per hour and increases based on experience

Benefits
: PTO/Sick Time Accrual from first day Medical/Dental/Vision benefits Company funded life insurance Retirement Plan with a company match Free meals on shift

Responsibilities
:

• Leads the CWS garden program, organizes daily tasks for the crew, with a variety of options to meet resident needs
• Collaborates with members of residents’ recovery teams when assistance or more support is needed for a resident
• Attends Recovery Planning meetings and other meetings to support the residents
• Documents information in the resident’s electronic health record and/or communicated to the resident’s team
• Provides guidance and leadership to support staff and interns assigned to the garden
• Coordinates with the kitchen about what produce is available in the garden.
• Manages and maintains the health of the fields and gardens
• Collaborates with the CWS Program Manger to develop the annual garden plan and future crop rotations
• Monitors and maintains supplies for the garden and the garden crew
• Places seed and live plant orders in line with annual garden plan
• Monitors fences, buildings, and equipment. Repairs small damages and reports any issues that cannot be resolved by the CWS team
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment

Qualifications
:

• Education in a related field or equivalent life/work experience in botany, gardening, farming
• Experience working with adults coping with significant mental health challenges preferred
• Ability to work in various weather, be moving, lifting, and bending for extended periods of time, and lift up to 50 pounds consistently
• At least 21 years of age or older with an acceptable driving record to be on company car insurance
• Cooper Riis is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Cooper Riis is a therapeutic healing community located in Mill Spring, North Carolina. We are a Smoke/Drug/Alcohol Free Facility.

Seniority level
:

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type
:

• Full-time

Job function
:

• Management and Manufacturing
• Mental Health Care

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