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SalaryStar Community® has been serving adults with developmental disabilities in Washington County for over 50 years. Founded by Richard and Audrey Tebbs, Star began as the Anita Lynn Home in 1970 with the inspired vision to help each person supported to live a fulfilling life. Star is committed to ensuring that every adult, whether at a facility or in the community, is engaged in a meaningful day as they determine it, and each person has the opportunity to pursue a path to competitive integrated employment. Star offers a full range of services including: adult residential services provided in 11 homes to 50+ people; Employment and Meaningful Day Services for approximately 85 people; and Star’s Equestrian Center and Therapeutic Farm serving 50+ children and adults weekly through therapeutic and recreational riding activities with disabled and abled riders.
Star Community’s® Vision reflects the organization it is today: “Discovering pathways to a life of limitless possibilities.”
Our Mission
Star Community partners with each person supported, regardless of need, to forge connections within their community and does so with respect, dignity, and love in the name of Christ.
Come Join our Team!
Veterans welcome to apply.
The Barn Assistant will support the Equestrian Services Manager care of horses and maintaining the general needs of the Equestrian Center. This position will also assist with lessons and programs as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Experience with horses and care of horses. General knowledge of farm equipment. Must possess a valid driver’s license that meets the requirements of the insurance carrier. Must have the ability to lift and transfer. This position requires the availability for flexible work schedules. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and the ability to speak and write proficiently in English is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform daily care of horses and small animals, including feeding, mucking stalls, turnout, blanketing, etc.
- Assist with lessons and programs as assigned.
- Assist with maintaining medical records for each horse.
- Cleaning and maintaining riding spaces.
- Routine grooming and/or treatments for horses as assigned.
- Complete barn tasks as assigned.
- Communicate maintenance issues to center manager.
- Maintains neat and orderly riding areas, tack room, feed room, and aisles.
- Responsible for cleaning tack, doing monthly safety checks of tack and equipment and communicate concerns to Equestrian Services Manager.
- Successfully complete in-service requirements and meet renewal schedules.
- Will perform other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
