Animal Program Instructor

Job DetailsJob Location: ZELIENOPLE CAMPUS - Zelienople, PA 16063Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $10.64 - $14.99 HourlyJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Glade Run Adventures offers fun, therapeutic experiences for individuals with mental and/or physical challenges, including autism. Tailored to individual goals, participants of all ages can benefit from these unique interactive animal, horticulture and sensory park experiences.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate (or equivalent) preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


Must have audio/visual/verbal acuity to provide supervision for the clients and to perform essential job functions.
Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
Mobility and physical strength to perform all tasks of the program areas inclusive of instructing, riding, saddling, moving necessary equipment for lessons, and miscellaneous tasks around program area.


EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have emotional stability to perform essential job functions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:


Must possess verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Must be able to adjust hours to job requirements.
Access to a telephone.
Pennsylvania State Police clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History clearance and FBI clearance.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to change.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to ask questions if uncertain about specific job tasks or changes.
Must be able to identify with the Agency Mission Statement and support the Agency’s Core Values.


KNOWLEDGE AREAS:


Must possess a basic knowledge of equine behavior and psychology.
Must possess in depth knowledge and experience with Western and English styles of riding.
Demonstrate ability to work with individuals and small groups.
Must possess an ability to communicate lesson and program information to a wide variety of individuals with patience and understanding.


CORE DUTIES: 


Assist and instruct riding lessons and animal related activities for the clients of Glade Run Lutheran Services as well as clients from the community.
Assist and instruct horticultural activities for the clients of Glade Run Lutheran Services as well as clients from the community.
Work with the agency and program staff to develop the Therapeutic Animal and Horticulture Program through suggestions and implementation of development goals.
Assist with and provide required animal and plant care.
Assist and provide care for facilities, equipment, and supplies for the safety of all participants in the program areas.
Assist with training and supervision of client and community adult and junior volunteers for the safety of all participants in the program areas.
Complete required paperwork in timely manner.


OTHER DUTIES:


Demonstrate competence in the safe handling and moving of horses.
Demonstrate knowledge related to the care and treatment of horses and small animals.
Demonstrate initiative and follow-through to completion on all projects and assignments.
Honor a flexible schedule which meets the needs of the clients of Glade Run Lutheran Services.


Job Location
Zelienople, PA, United States

Position Type
Part-Time (minimum of 8 hours per week - including weekdays and/or weekends)

Who We Are: Founded in 1854 by the Rev. Dr. William Passavant in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, Glade Run has evolved over the last 170 years to meet the changing and increasingly challenging needs of children, adults and families throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond.  Last year, Glade Run served over 7,000 individuals with impactful, innovative services in school, home, and community based settings. 

Glade Run uses the Sanctuary® Model as our blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community while applying the following Sanctuary commitments within all aspects of our programming: Nonviolence, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Democracy, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, and Growth and Change. Our recognition that trauma is pervasive in the experience of human beings forms the basis for Glade Run’s culture as we focus not only on the individuals in which we serve, but equally on our staff and the systems who provide their treatment. Glade Run is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What We Offer: 



Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and paid holidays for full-time staff


401K offerings with agency match at $1.00 per dollar contributed up to 4% of salary


Agency provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage for full-time staff


Voluntary benefit options; including Disability Insurance (Short-Term Disability), Cancer Coverage, Cri