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Peer Support (Equine) Specialist Prn | Cottonwood Tucson | Tucson, Arizona

The Equine/Peer Support Specialist enhances the full array of treatment services through professional treatment by conducting EAL (equine assisted learning) by assisting the patient in developing skills and enhancing strengths to avoid relapses and successfully navigating the full continuum of care and the road to long-term recovery. This position is on-site.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the support of emotional awareness, anxiety, social skills, confidence, trust and empathy, social skills and problem-solving skills for patients.
• Adhere to a dynamic maintenance plan for each horse, including specialized nutritional requirements.
• Responsible for haying, graining, and watering based on nutritional plans.
• Responsible for barn cleanliness and maintenance, including cleaning of stalls and feed shed.
• Monitor health and behavior of animals daily, and communicate any injuries, diseases, or abnormal behaviors to Equine Director.
• Assist with trailering, reinforcement of positive equine behavior, administration of treatment programming, and routine medical care as needed.
• Inventory each animal to ensure their nutritional needs are met and documents each animal's care and procedures according to their respective maintenance plans.
• Assist in developing individualized equine programming and assist with implementation.
• Continually inventory all equine supplies; coordinate delivery/purchase to maintain adequate levels without lapse.
• Transport animals and supplies to designated locations as needed.
• Assist with farrier, veterinary and dentistry appointments.
• Assist with administration of vaccinations, worming, and all required medication and/or Treatments.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Equine certification.

Why Cottonwood Tucson? Cottonwood Tucson offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Cottonwood Tucson is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.