Garden/LS Support

Responsibilities

• Leads the CWS garden program, organizes daily tasks for the crew, with a variety of options to meet resident needs
• Collaborates with members of residents’ recovery teams when assistance or more support is needed for a resident
• Attends Recovery Planning meetings and other meetings to support the residents
• Documents information in the resident’s electronic health record and/or communicated to the resident’s team
• Provides guidance and leadership to support staff and interns assigned to the garden
• Collaborates with the CWS Program Manager to develop the annual garden plan and future crop rotations
• Maintains and manages the health of the fields and gardens
• Coordinates with the kitchen about what produce is available in the garden
• Manages and maintains the supply of the garden and the garden crew
• Places seed and live plant orders in line with annual garden plan
• Maintains fences, buildings, and equipment
• Repairs small damages and reports any issues that cannot be resolved by the CWS team
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment

Qualifications

• Education in a related field or equivalent life/work experience in botany, gardening, farming
• Experience working with adults coping with significant mental health challenges preferred
• Ability to work in various weather, be moving, lifting, and bending for extended periods of time, and lift up to 50 pounds consistently
• At least 21 years of age or older with an acceptable driving record to be on company car insurance

Pay

Starts at $18.00 per hour and increases based on experience

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Benefits

• PTO/Sick Time Accrual from first day
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• Company funded life insurance
• Retail Plan with a company match
• Free meals on shift

Benefits

• Accommodations provided
• On-site housing available

Company

CooperRiis is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

CooperRiis is a therapeutic healing community located in Mill Spring, North Carolina. We are a Smoke/Drug/Alcohol Free Facility.