Job description
RFK Community Alliance has a
30 hours a week full-time benefited position in our therapeutic horsemanship center, Rein in a Dream, in Lancaster, MA.
Who We Seek
Rein In a Dream (RIAD), our premier accredited therapeutic horsemanship program, seeks experienced Barn Staff to join our team. Candidates must have horse care knowledge and intermediate horsemanship skills. The position requires that the Candidate supports the center's mission to create a therapeutic and supportive environment to meet the unique needs of the students we serve.
Our warm and welcoming center encompasses 30 acres of pastures, hay fields, a renovated antique barn, and an indoor riding arena. The natural environment, our horses, and small farm animals create a holistic setting for healing, learning, and personal growth.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Contribute to the overall health of the horses and small farm animals
- Conduct morning and/or evening feeding of horses and small farm animals Turn in/out horses
- Provide minor medical care to horses and small animals as required
- Cleaning and maintaining stalls, paddocks, and small animal habitats
- Assist with veterinary and equine professional visits
- Assist with maintaining the facilities and grounds to ensure a clean and safe environment
- Maintain aisle ways, tack room, offices, and storage areas to free from debris, dust, and trash
- Receive and stack barn supplies such as grain, supplements, tack, and horse maintenance items
- Assist the riding instructor with grooming and tacking horses as needed for horsemanship lessons
- Provide lesson support to the riding instructor as a leader or side-walker
- Assist with the conditioning of horses
Qualifications/Key Skills
- 3-5 years experience working at a fully operational riding and/or boarding facility
- Equine first aid
- Intermediate horsemanship skills
- Experience working with and caring for small farm animals is a plus
- Requires stamina and strength to manage daily physical chores and duties
- Detailed-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Embodies a strong work ethic, is a flexible thinker, and presents in a welcoming and professional manner
- Requires strength and stamina to work in inclement weather and lift 50plus pounds
- Requires compassion to work in a program that serves children and adults with special needs.
Position Schedule
Sunday, Monday, and Friday 12-8 PM
Tuesdays 8 AM-2 PM
Who We Are:
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs that serve various needs, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strengths, determination, and resilience.
How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together:
At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we’re the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. This is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion in our team, clientele, and community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities, including ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age, religion, and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one
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Why You’ll Love Us
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- Educational Assistance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Retirement Plan with generous employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
$2,500 Sign-On Incentive
This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On Incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.
Keywords:
Direct Support Professional, DSP, Mental Health Worker, Youth Counselor, Direct Care, Group Home, Residential Care, Human Services, Personal Care Assistant,
Home Health Aide, Relief Staff, RFK
Direct Support Professional, DSP, Mental Health Worker, Youth Counselor, Direct Care, Group Home, Residential Care, Human Services, Personal Care Assistant,
Home Health Aide, Relief Staff, RFK
Reports to Director of Therapeutic Riding Program
cansin@rfkcommunity.org
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