Culture
Eliada is a non-profit helping children and young adults succeed since 1903. From foster care and residential treatment to housing support and vocational training, we provide youth with the tools they need to thrive. Every role at Eliada—whether direct care, counseling, education, or support services—makes a real difference.
This unique position is for on-site Barn Technician who will work alongside other Barn staff in the care and feeding of Eliada animals as well as interact with residents in treatment and possible outpatient equine therapy sessions.
On-Site Residency Amenities: * Hourly paid stipend * Fully furnished housing and basic utilities * A generous benefits package including healthcare, vision, and dental* PTO and SICK leave * Shift meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at no extra cost * Unlimited access to all campus facilities, including a fitness center, tennis courts, outdoor pool, rock climbing wall, and more!
This is a one-bedroom apartment, and no Pets allowed.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Feed and water all animals.
2. Clean stalls and goat shed as needed. Maintain all TASC facilities and equipment.
3. Coordinate regular and emergency veterinarian services. Document and administer all prescribed medicines or first-aid procedures. Communicate pertinent information and special needs of animals to all TASC personnel including the Director of Enhanced Services.
4. Provide regular animal care including but not limited to hoof care; administering fly spray; bathing horses; and following severe weather procedures.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Ensure the provision of quality services to clients through participation in the agency’s CQI process.
2. Display competence and responsiveness to cultural differences present in both customer and employee populations.
3. Perform other related programmatic tasks as requested.
Requirements:Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous horse care experience/knowledge is required. Ability to treat injuries & identify problems.
- Excellent communication skills as well as the ability to represent Eliada on campus and outside the agency.
- Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s license and be insurable by Eliada’s insurance carriers.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds (feed/hay)
- Reliable and consistent transportation
- Position requires qualities such as flexibility, willingness to learn, dedicated hard work, compassion and willingness to work with adolescents and animals, and a history of community involvement; must have a demonstrated ability to work in a high pressure, high stress environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Eliada Homes provides 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.
Disclaimer Clause:
Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. They are meant to be accurate reflections of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions. This position description is not intended as a contract. A Letter of Employment confirms employment. North Carolina is an at-will employment state and Eliada is an at-will employer.
