Equine Specialist

2 weeks ago


Coconut Creek, United States Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida, Inc. Remote Work Freelance Full time $25
PATH Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL).

Job Title:
  • Equine Specialist.
Salary:
  • $25/hour.
Pay period:
  • Per Contract Workers Calendar.
Medical reimbursement:
  • None.
Position category:
  • Contracted, As scheduled.

Position Details:

EATSF is seeking a PATH International Certified, energetic and educated ESMHL to facilitate/co-facilitate unmounted programming to children and adults with special needs.
Scope of Work:

Plan, deliver, document, and maintain reports for effective, professional and high-quality equine-assisted therapy and/or learning sessions. Be an effective member of the program team to ensure safe and effective equine assisted therapy activities.
Reports to: Program Operations Director (POD).
Responsibilities:
  • Create and maintain a therapeutic and educational environment for all participants.
  • Understand how to maintain PATH Intl. standards. This includes but is not limited to the care, management, and humane treatment of the equine.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all equines participating in EAL/EAP sessions and serve as the equine expert during all equine/human interactions.
  • Collaborate with all members of the team (mental health professionals, educators, or other co-facilitators, volunteers, and equines) to meet the goals of the client.
  • Assist in designing appropriate exercises for clients based on their needs.
  • Oversee cleanup of horses, arena, tack room, teaching props after each session.
  • Ensure that the offices, learning area, rider waiting area and tack room are cleaned up and horses cared for prior to leaving.
  • Create and maintain Weekly Progress notes that provide documentation covering equine behavior and activity.
  • Read, sign and adhere to EATSF Code of Conduct.

Required Qualifications:
  • Current ESMHL certification by PATH, Int’l.
  • Current CPR/First Aid.