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The One Heart Stables Barn Assistant performs barn tasks, such as cleaning and feeding the horses, in addition to taking care of the horses' stalls and tack. The Barn Assistant is expected to demonstrate a working knowledge of basic equine wellness/nutritional and medical treatment. Under the supervision of the One Heart Stables Program Manager and Barn Manager, the Barn Assistant helps ensure that the One Heart Stables (OHS) facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained at all times.This is a part-time, weekend position with the following hours: Saturday and Sunday, approximately 8:00a - 5:00p. Due to the nature of this role, the Barn Assistant is required to follow department call-off procedures when unable to work, as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: It is the responsibility of each employee to be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ and to adhere to the Statement of Faith/Standard of Moral Conduct. Further, each employee is responsible for dealing with others with a Christ-like attitude while helping them experience their worth in Christ and demonstrating behaviors reflecting CCHO's core values of Relentless Commitment, Selflessness, and Kindness.Job-specific essential functions include the following:TEAM FIRST: Makes every effort to maintain a 'team first' spirit and atmosphere within the workplace environment, maintaining appropriate working relationships and promoting collaboration. Interacts with horses in a manner consistent with Natural Lifemanship concepts and model, as trained by Program Manager and Barn Manager. Feeds and waters horses as scheduled. Provides general and situational daily care for the OHS herd, including, but not limited to cleaning, feeding, basic first aid, etc. Maintains feed, blankets, bedding, tack/tack room, helping to ensure that all are clean and in good working condition. Maintains stalls in clean and orderly manner, as needed. Performs light barn/equine-specific maintenance as needed.Maintains indoor and outdoor arenas in a clean and orderly manner, including manure removal, repairs, and footing condition. Communicates with Barn Manager about major repairs and special projects to ensure timely completion, as needed. Coordinates with other OHS staff to cover emergencies and may be asked to occasionally help out during Barn Manager time off.Other duties may be assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:Must have at least 2 years of experience working with horses, including a fundamental understanding of the behaviors of horses, and general horse care. General understanding of barn care and general equine health required.Ability to communicate effectively, including, but not limited to verbally and non-verbally, with colleagues, management and the general public, as needed. Ability to add and subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to apply common sense. Competency with internet and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to use or be trained in other software. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:High school diploma or GED required. Some college preferred, but not required. Valid Ohio Driver's License and ability to drive to barn, consistently and dependably for shift. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The employee must be able to ride and handle horses weighing up to 2000, and of various sizes, using hands to finger, handle, navigate or feel; using legs to interact with the horse, using hands and arms to reach with hands; and be able to speak and hear to maintain safety. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.May be required to push, lift, pull, or manipulate barn/horse equipment. Regularly able to lift/move up to 75 pounds. May be occasionally required to lift more than 75 pounds. Must be able to be outdoors in all kinds of weather. The ability to perform essential job duties in extreme weather on occasion is required.The noise level in the working environment is varied. CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI): All Agency staff are expected to focus on Quality improvement as a part of their job responsibilities, in an effort to make the Agency a safe and healing environment for clients and staff. This expectation includes, but is not limited to teamwork, improving service delivery, fulfilling department goals, and other job-specific tasks that encourage excellence. This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all of the following: background checks (fingerprints required), drug test, reference checks, Department of Justice National sex offender search, Ohio (and other states of residence) Alleged Perpetrator Search, as well as other checks as required by our licensing agency. Candidates for most jobs must be 21 or older to apply. References, background checks, and drug screenings will be completed on all potential candidates. Direct care positions will require a pre-employment physical, as required by our licensing agency. Must be able to commute reliably for all on-site positions. Some roles require a valid Ohio driver's license and an insurable driving record. EOE.