Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Animal Program, Milieu Counselor

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our Animal Program team as an Milieu Counselor II- Animal helper. This part time position will involve providing Milieu Support to residential staff but most importantly their assistance in various aspects of our Animal program including but not limited to animal care, education presentations, and empowering students to assist in the care of our beloved animals.

Responsibilities for these direct care positions:

• Able to establish relationships of healthy mutuality with clients, as stated in the Wellspring mission statement, values, and philosophy, within the context of professional responsibilities
• Able to establish and maintain professional and personal boundaries.
• Able to utilize supervision as a means of learning effective strategies for working with clients in the milieu.
• Able to observe clients’ patterns of behaviors and to communicate pertinent information about clients to the team. Takes care of the animals at regular care times, including feeding, grooming, and checking the status of each of them.
• Maintains the animals’ environment by cleaning stalls, coop, and other barn areas by consistently completing the daily care routine.
• Participates in maintaining cleanliness and organization of materials related to land and/or animals.
• Adheres to the directives of the coordinator regarding animal health and care of the environment.
• Assists Coordinator with routine animal health interventions.
• Demonstrates the capacity to independently care for the animals and barn when the coordinator is not available.
• Maintains, teaches and practices appropriate safety standards

FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

1. Assist in the daily care and maintenance of animals, including feeding, cleaning enclosures, and monitoring their health and well-being.

2. Follow and enforce safety protocols and guidelines to ensure the well-being of both animals and visitors.

3. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to animal care and program activities.

4. Collaborate with coordinator to continuously improve the animal program and its offerings.

5. Enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Requirements for counselor positions:

• B/A or B/S IN Psychology or closely related field
• Experience with and comfort ability with working with farm animals ( Sheep, Goats, Chickens, Rabbit)
• Physical stamina and ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50lbs
• Knowledge of safety protocols and guidelines related to animal care.
• Passion for working with animals and promoting their welfare.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, a team player.
• Computer literacy required.

Wellspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 16 per week

Wellspring and Arch Bridge School aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for young adult women and adolescent girls to overcome mental health and emotional difficulties.
Read more about Wellspring, our programs, and the application process by visiting our homepage

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Wellspring and Arch Bridge School aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for young adult women and adolescent girls to overcome mental health and emotional difficulties.\r\nRead more about Wellspring, our programs, and the application process by visiting our homepage

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