Job Description

Does getting paid to have fun interest you? If you enjoy outdoor events and sharing your love for horses with others then this Activities Technician position is for you. Don't miss this opportunity to find success and fulfillment while planning activities and leisure time for the intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals that reside at the Utah State Developmental Center.

Job Duties

Total Care of the horses and bunnies on the farm to include feeding, watering, grooming, training. Overseeing the horseback riding and grooming lessons including complete documentation in eChart. Maintaing the farm buildings and arena including grooming the arena with the tractor. Working with the interdisciplinary team.

Minimum qualifications

Experience in caring for horses Experience in providing riding lessons. Basic Computer skills Good time management skills

Preference may be given for:

Two or more years of experience caring for horses One or more years of experience in providing riding lessons One or more years experience working with the developmentally and physically disabled individuals

The Agency

The Activities Technicians will help support the mission of the Utah State Developmental Center which is to serve as "a statewide resource center for people with disabilities while promoting opportunity through choice and outcome based support."

Why you should join our team

You will be given an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the special individuals that reside at the Utah State Developmental Center. While doing so you can have fun and find enjoyment in working on our beautiful campus.

Responsibilities

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Acting as a resource to team members, participating in team and professional meetings and giving input as to the needs of clients. Ensuring the safety and maintenance of physical areas and equipment used during therapy/treatment. Developing appropriate safety and/or service plans to alleviate risk, provide protection, etc. Inspecting facilities, machinery, equipment, systems, etc., to verify safety, maintenance, conditions, functions, and quality. Detecting, eliminating or minimizing safety hazards. Cleaning, and or disinfecting areas and/or equipment. Ensuring confidentiality for the individuals by directing questions/requests to appropriate parties.

Qualifications

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(Includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

Identify developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities. Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism. Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally. Obtain and see to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to perform a task. Observe details at close range and at a distance. Observe physical conditions, behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity. Hear sounds that may indicate potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity.

Supplemental Information

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Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time. Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. being subject to possible physical attack; risks which require the use of special safety precautions, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc. You must successfully pass a criminal history check. You must be determined eligible for direct patient access to provide services to a vulnerable adult in accordance with U.C.A 26-21 and R432-35. To see what would exclude you from receiving direct patient access please https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r432/r432-035.htm#E8 Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees. Tobacco use is only allowed in designated areas on the campus grounds.

Schedule: Monday through Friday-4:00 pm to 8:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday- 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Part-time with no benefits