What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-site Barn Technician position at Eliada Homes, Inc.?
Description
The On-Site Barn Technician is a 13 month paid residency that provides recent college graduates the opportunity to gain valuable experience working with Horses that are actively engaged with children and adolescents receiving mental health.
This unique position is for on-site Barn Technician who will work alongside other Barn staff in the care and feeding of Eliada animals as well as interact with residents in treatment and possible outpatient equine therapy sessions.
On-Site Residency Amenities:* Hourly paid stipend * Fully furnished housing and basic utilities * A generous benefits package including healthcare, vision, and dental* PTO and SICK leave * Shift meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at no extra cost * Unlimited access to all campus facilities, including a fitness center, tennis courts, outdoor pool, rock climbing wall, and more!
Major Responsibilities:
1. Feed and water all animals.
2. Clean stalls and goat shed as needed. Maintain all TASC facilities and equipment.
3. Coordinate regular and emergency veterinarian services. Document and administer all prescribed medicines or first-aid procedures. Communicate pertinent information and special needs of animals to all TASC personnel including the Director of Enhanced Services.
4. Provide regular animal care including but not limited to hoof care; administering fly spray; bathing horses; and following severe weather procedures.
5. Teach beginner horsemanship classes as assigned.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Ensure the provision of quality services to clients through participation in the agency’s CQI process.
2. Display competence and responsiveness to cultural differences present in both customer and employee populations.
3. Perform other related programmatic tasks as requested.
Requirements
Education/Experience:
- Graduation from a 4-year college or university with a bachelor's degree. Preference for individuals with previous Equine, barn, and/or farm experience.
- Position requires qualities such as flexibility, willingness to learn, dedicated hard work, compassion and willingness to work with adolescents and animals, and a history of community involvement; must have a demonstrated ability to work in a high pressure, high stress environment.
Salary : $12
