Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor

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Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm is a nonprofit organization that uses horses and riding instruction to help people with and without disabilities. This job opening is for a multi-faceted instructor to teach horsemanship and life lessons to people with and without disabilities, including grooming, tacking, and care of animals, riding techniques appropriate to each rider’s abilities, and proper care and handling of horses on the ground. Teaching will be conducted as private, semi-private, and group lessons in half-hour and hour-long sessions, and will be scheduled by management, including space and horse assignments. We are looking for horsemanship-focused individuals who are willing to work with volunteers.

Employment Type: Full-time, part-time, and seasonal (summer) positions  available

Schedule

• Weekday mornings (5 hours)
• Saturdays 8am-3pm

Requirements and Qualifications

Applicant must have a current MA Riding Instructors license, or have the interest and ability to pursue a MA license. We are looking for instructors who would be interested in working with people of varied abilities. The job would best be suited for someone with a strong work ethic, a good sense of humor, compassion and enthusiasm for the organization and its mission, and an open mind for new and innovative ways to use horses to help people. 

• Responsible for creating and managing an effective individual plan of treatment for each client, that is, daily documentation and periodic re-evaluation, and meetings with parents and other professionals involved.
• Responsible for evaluation of new clients, interpretation of data, writing reports, and meeting with parents.
• Write daily treatment notes, progress reports every two months or as required by the physician or insurance, discharge reports, and insurance reports as required for each client.
• Obtain the appropriate billing slips, properly document treatment given, and obtain needed signatures.
• Responsible for assessing proper equipment needed, setting up, and putting away all equipment used during therapy or evaluation.
• Assist in periodic clean-up times to maintain overall optimal clinic functioning.

Required Licensure/Certification

• Current MA license as a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Completion of Ironstone Farm Employee Orientation

Qualifications

Experience in pediatrics is preferred, but not a requirement. Excellent written and verbal skills. Excellent analytical and observational skills; experience in using clinical observations in assessment. Flexibility and willingness to be part of a team, that is, contributing in team/staff meetings, substituting for others’ clients. Ability to take responsibility for one’s own learning; demonstrate an understanding of the uniqueness of Ironstone Farm and the therapeutic program. Joy in interacting with children; belief that all children are good and that we are responsible for assisting them to be their best selves.

Mandatory Requirements

Must attend scheduled quarterly all-staff meetings and monthly therapist staff meetings. Assimilate all new policies, procedures, and ongoing training as needed for job development

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour