Job Opening: Horticulture Job Coach for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Company: Think Ability, Inc.
Position Overview:
Position Overview
In this position, you are primarily responsible for planning, caring for, and maintaining a garden area, including but not limited to, all aspects of plant health, care, and day-to-day community garden/horticulture operations, as assigned. You are responsible for developing and achieving individual goals that contribute to the Community Garden and Horticulture Department’s short-and long-term plans consistent with Think Ability, Inc. mission, vision, & strategic plan. Think Ability, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Horticulture Job Coach for People with Intellectual Disabilities. As a Job Coach, you will play a vital role in helping individuals maintain meaningful employment opportunities. Your support and guidance will empower them to achieve their full potential in the workplace.
This position is expected to work full-time at 40 hours a week, Tuesday – Saturday, Hours Vary but primarily -7:00am - 3:00pm (with occasional weekend, holiday, and special event shifts), and an excellent benefits package is offered to include medical, dental, vision, FSA, 403(b), and paid time off (PTO).
Primary Essential Responsibilities
- Plants and maintains seasonal displays, perennials, and containers and community container service.
- Manage a crew teach and support people with developmental disabilities.
- Monitors plants for issues and report them to the Community Garden Manager.
- Performs pruning, fertilizing, disease and pest control, minor irrigation repairs and maintenance, greenhouse production duties, and other tasks as assigned.
- Maintains and repairs tools and equipment, water systems, and garden furniture and fixtures, as needed.
- Removes leaves from assigned area. Clean and remove debris, including snow and ice, from assigned area.
- Propose, develop, and lead customer/client-centered programs in accordance with Think Ability, Inc. mission, strategic plan, and goals.
- Greet, interact with, and provide information to customers.
- Maintains the security and integrity of the grounds by following museum safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation, files and budget information.
- Work the Retail Farmers Market HUB and Garden Center as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent Education/Experience
- Associate's degree in horticulture or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Minimum of three years’ related experience in a horticulture environment including community garden preferred.
- Possess or willing to obtain an ODA Pesticide technician’s license.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Knowledge and demonstrated skill in a range of horticulture disciplines and techniques such as: ornamental plant maintenance, plant propagation, native plans, sustainable gardening practices, herb and vegetable gardens, disease and pest management, and basic small engine operation and maintenance.
- Basic interpersonal communication skills required for visitor interaction.
- Ability to repair small engines preferred.
Physical/Environmental Requirements
- Exposure to physically demanding tasks such as heavy lifting of 50 lbs. or more.
- Exposure to extreme temperature changes.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including in the heat and cold.
- Exposed to chemicals or other hazardous materials.
- May be designated as an essential position during emergency closures.
The successful candidate must be able to maintain prompt and reliable attendance. This position may be filled as a Garden Job Coach/Horticulturist,
For consideration, please submit both a cover letter and resume.
Think Ability, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. At Think Ability, Inc. we value a diverse and inclusive workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Job Development: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Duncan, OK 73533 (Required)
Work Location: In person