Farm Hand-Part Time

Job Title :

• Farm Hand Reports to : Head of Facilities Department : Facilities Compensation :     Company Overview :   Shrub Oak International School ( www.shruboak.org ) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions.
• Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment.
• We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.  Under the direction of the Farm Manager, the Farmhand's responsibility is to assist in supporting and caring for a growing livestock program (i.e., sheep, chickens, goats, donkeys, horses).
• In addition, the care and upkeep of our garden, greenhouse, and any other new farm-related programs.

The Farm Hand will, at times, supervise students at the farm and incorporate the farm as an integral Shrub Oak asset, which will be used to educate and support the individualized skill-based development of Shrub Oak students.   Essential Functions – Primary duties of the position    As per the Farm Manager's discretion, they will be expected to perform all required animal husbandry for Shrub Oak’s farm animals, which may include but not be limited to :

Follow a cohesive hands-on program encompassing all farm programs, including Livestock and Horticulture.   Perform any and all other responsibilities as may be required and needed.   Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.     Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities      Desire and ability to work with our students to create a safe and comfortable learning environment   Excellent oral and written communication skills to be able to articulate one’s thoughts clearly to a variety of means and audiences, including students, all levels of staff, parents, and vendors   Thorough knowledge of animal care, gardening, and farming practices   Demonstrated ability to creatively resolve issues with a proactive problem-solving approach   The ability to demonstrate initiative to handle the required work   Ability to flexibly change course to meet competing job demands and needs   The ability to work as part of a collaborative team within the department and with those in other departments to support and empower student learning and development   Ability to work with the team to handle challenging behaviors in a respectful, constructive manner in accordance with SOIS’ policies / protocols   Minimum of 2 years caring for farm animals and 1 year tending to plants and / or crops   Minimum of 1 year working with children, preferably with special needs.   Benefits :

An overview of our benefits :

May need to lift / move boxes up to 25 pounds and move or rearrange furniture.  Work Environment :

The building has 6 floors accessible by staircases and elevators.  EEO Statement :

Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job.

Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.  Please note :