ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s Degree in horticulture or a therapeutic discipline
EXPERIENCE:
- Ability to manage a small greenhouse
- Previous teaching experience
- Experience with Trauma-Informed Care a plus
LICENSES:
- Horticultural Therapy Certification
WORK LOCATION:
- In-person at Pecos children's center.
OTHER: Operational needs may require occasional evenings or weekend supervision. Able and willing to travel 25% of annual time
Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others.
EXCEPTIONS TO THESE CRITERIA MUST BE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT HEAD.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
COMMUNICATION: Fluent English and Spanish language skills are required. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral or written means.
COMPOSURE: Ability to remain calm and maintain self-control in the midst of difficult circumstances and emergencies. Ability to respond in a professional manner in all situations.
COMPUTER: Working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel; PowerPoint and Access a plus.
DECISION MAKING: Ability to think analytically and evaluate the impact of programming and educational activities. Ability to set work priorities and to evaluate and create solutions to work related problems.
TECHNICAL: Knowledge of clinical services and community resources.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Orientation: 5 hours
On the Job: 6 months to one year
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, WORK AIDS:
Multi-line telephone, computer, ten key calculators, printers, copiers, faxes.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Constant – Must be a hands-on instructor who can use all equipment needed to teach the specific course
Frequent – Ability to input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, produce reports.
Occasional – Ability to lift, stack, load and move up to 50 pounds from varied heights.
Occasional – Ability to drive safely and recognize hazards.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Indoors: 50% - Office, enclosed area, dorm, tents, and residential environment; generally normal noise level
Outdoors: 50% - All-weather conditions and variable temperatures.
RELATION TO OTHER JOBS:
REPORTS TO: Horticultural Therapy Coordinator
Disclaimer: Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, for any reason.
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