Equestrian Therapy Aide
Equestrian Therapy Aide
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Job Description
$19.00 / hour
Verland is now accepting applications for a Equestrian Therapy Aide to join the team at our Main Campus in Sewickley PA.
Shift available:
1st shift: Monday / Tuesday / Thursday / Friday and every other weekend
The Equestrian Therapy Aide will assist the Equestrian Therapy Supervisor in the planning organizing and conducting of Equestrian Therapy activities. These activities may include equine awareness therapeutic riding and coordination of therapy services with Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. This is an hourly nonexempt position.
Contributions:
- Assists with therapy treatment for individuals receiving services.
- Assists in the selection of Equestrian Therapy activities and methods.
- Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team process if necessary.
- Assists with maintaining the horses and upkeep of the stable feeding and grooming the animals cleaning stalls etc.
- Serves as a leader or side walker during mounted therapy sessions.
- Works oneonone with individuals during stable management activities.
- Assists with mealtimes in the Adult Training Facility (ATF) which includes feeding individuals.
- Assists/participates in the provision of direct support to the individuals receiving services at the ATF as assigned by the ATF Manager.
- Completes other duties as assigned by the supervisor or ATF Manager.
- In the event of staff shortages may be required to complete DSP duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Exceptional Benefits:
Minimum of 24 hours worked and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
- Health (UPMC) Dental and Vision Insurances 1st of the month following 60 days from start date)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 403b Traditional and Roth with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
- Competitive PTO Plan
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage
- Must have an understanding and knowledge of horses basic stable management as well as an understanding of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Onthejob training will be provided by the Equestrian Therapy Supervisor on equestrian treatment techniques methods and procedures.
- Must have all required clearances and a valid Drivers License.
- Must have a High School Diploma a GED or equivalent.2
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to frequently stoop stand sit and walk long distances.
- Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull fifty 50 pounds independently.
- Lift/carry/push/pull up to one hundred 100 pounds with assistance often.
- Ability to twist see hear and speak.
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Verland is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Employment Type
Full-Time
