Employment Opportunities

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Independent Contractor 

Hours: 20-25 hours per week 

Reports to: Program Director  

License: Must be fully licensed in the state of Texas 

Education: Master’s or Doctoral Level 

Experience: Preferred 5+ years in the field of mental health 

Objective: To be available in the ROCK On Veterans (ROV) program to provide counseling to veterans, active-duty military members, and their families. Provides consultation to ROCK staff regarding the mental health status of participants in the Veteran’s program as needed. 

Description: 

The Licensed Mental Health Therapist will assist ROCK staff in doing initial intakes with veterans to assist in planning a safe coordinated program for the veteran. In addition, the Licensed Mental Health Therapist provider will be available during ROV working hours for veterans and their families and on call as needed for families.  

ROCK will contract with a Licensed Mental Health Therapist who will provide clinical counseling services and treatment that include evidence-based practices (BP) for diagnosed conditions or co-occurring conditions including but not limited to: 

1. Trauma and stress related disorders,
2. Anxiety disorders,
3. Mood disorders,
4. Suicide ideation and behaviors,
5. Substance use disorders,
6. Concerns related to identity, 
7. Adjustment disorders, and 
8. Marriage/family/relationship concerns. 

 ROCK will provide integrated therapies which include equine therapeutic programs that complement and support EBP modalities under the guidance of a licensed mental health professional. 

 Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

• Abide by all ROCK policies, procedures, and safety guidelines. 
• Perform ROV program intakes to assess mental health needs of participants who attend ROV for equine-assisted services.  
• Assess needs of participants based on weekly survey. 
• Keep documentation according to best practices for mental health for individuals that attend the ROV program.  
• Ability to create and facilitate informational and skills-based workshops that support the ROV participants and families as needed. 

 Skills: 

• Candidates must be highly organized and work well under pressure 
• Ability to work well with others 
• Ability to work well with veterans, active-duty military members, and their families 

• Ability to assist in problem solving 
• Excellent communication and writing skills 
• Comfortable speaking to groups 

 Professional Qualities: 

• Friendly, welcoming, and engaging personality 
• Creative 
• Self-starter 
• Flexible 

 Please submit your resume to jobs@rockride.org. For questions, please reach out to Kristin Witcher, Program Director, at kristinW@rockride.org.  

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Administrative Assistant/Volunteer Assistant

Hours: Full Time – Hourly/Non-Exempt

• Monday – Friday 40 hours/week
  • 25 hours in Administrative Dept and 15 hours in Volunteer Department
  • Some weekends and nights depending on ROCK’s needs

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer/Volunteer Coordinator

Benefits Available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and other supplementary insurance available
• 401k plan
• PTO (sick and vacation)
• 11 paid holidays per employee handbook

ROCK, Ride On Center for Kids is seeking a full-time Administrative Associate/Volunteer Assistant. We are a PATH Intl. Premier accredited center in Georgetown, Texas, providing Equine-Assisted Services to children, adults, and veterans. ROCK needs a highly communicative, self-driven and highly organized person
to enhance and increase the efficiency of ROCK. Come join our team and make a difference in someone’s life.

Responsibilities for Administrative Dept (include but are not limited to):

• Responsible for the management of the CEO’s daily calendar and schedule:
  • Communicates daily appointments and timeline to CEO
  • Communicates changes in calendar to appropriate ROCK staff as needed
  • Organizes and sets meetings
  • Stays apprised of CEO schedule when offsite or at other functions
• Communicate regularly with staff regarding events and activities at ROCK
• Help maintain a clean and safe environment in the Welcome Center and around
  the ROCK facility
• Be a hostess at meetings, special events, and fundraisers to ensure attendee
  needs are met.
• Assist with tours as needed, both planned and unplanned.
• Book and manage ROCK spaces for community partners upon the approval of
  CEO and/or COO
• Support Development Department
  • Assists in creating calendar for the grants team and communicates needs
    and deadlines to appropriate staff.
    • Communicates and gathers reports/numbers and relevant
      information for all appropriate staff members according to the
      created timeline
  • Supports Development Director by entering, updating, and maintaining
    information from tours in Salesforce
  • Manage Horseshoe Club thank you notes at the guidance of the Development Department
•  Responsible for updating ROCK supporter contacts in Salesforce
• Check ROCK Office email address on a regular basis and distribute information
  as needed to staff members

Responsibilities for Volunteer Dept. (include but are not limited to):

• Planning, setting up, and implementing all processes for Volunteer Training
• Coordinate and implement all Volunteer recognition, Appreciation events, and
  activities
• Assist the Volunteer Coordinator in daily maintenance of the Weekly Assignment
  Board
  • Maintenance of the Weekly Assignment Board when Volunteer
    Coordinator is off campus, out sick, or on vacation
• Assist Volunteer Coordinator in daily management of volunteers and volunteer
  teams
  • Daily management of volunteers and volunteer teams when Volunteer
    Coordinator is off campus, out sick, or on vacation
• Assist with daily and weekend rockateer email account correspondence
• Salesforce Data Entry:
  • Help ensure that Volunteer database in Salesforce is updated and
    maintained
• Maintaining volunteer files according to PATH International standards
• Manage Welcome Wranglers schedule, training and duties
• Fill Side Walker and/or Horse Handler positions as needed
• Assist and support the Volunteer Coordinator in ensuring volunteer teams for
  ROCK Special Events
• Coordinate with ROCK Team members to ensure ROCK’s mission is fulfilled
  safely and effectively every day

Skills:

• Detail oriented
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to manage and juggle multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communications skills, written and oral
• Excellent computer skills and use of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of Salesforce a plus

Professional Qualities:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Exceptional people skills
• Problem solver
• Initiative-taker
• Demonstrates grace under pressure and enjoys a lively environment while
  staying focused
• Creative thinker – thinks outside the box

Would you like to become a member of the ROCK family? Come join our team and make a difference in someone’s life. If you are interested in this position, please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@rockride.org. We look forward to hearing from you. ROCK On!

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PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI)

Hours: 40 hours a week, hourly non-exempt position

Some weekends and nights depending on ROCK’s needs

Benefits Available: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, and retirement package

Education: High School Diploma required, PATH CTRI required

ROCK, Ride on Center for Kids is looking for a full-time PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding
Instructor (CTRI). We are a non-profit equine facility located in Georgetown, Texas, that
provides Equine Assisted Services to children, adults, and veterans.

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the CTRI will teach between 20-25 therapeutic
riding lessons each week while supervising and providing direction to program volunteers and
assisting with program related activities (such as schooling horses); as is needed and
appropriate.

We are looking for someone with a positive “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention
to detail with a high degree of initiative and problem-solving skills.

Instructor Responsibilities

• Develop effective lesson plans and instruct clients each week to develop horsemanship
  skills.
• Keep daily notes for each student according to ROCK procedures.
• Create goals for each student and ensure communication with
  parents/caretakers/guardians regarding progress toward each goal at the end of each
  riding lesson.
• Engage participants in lessons to increase rider motivation, joy, and satisfaction.
• Assist in summer camps, volunteer trainings, and other programs/events throughout the
  year.
• Follow and uphold all PATH Intl. and ROCK approved practices, policies, and
  procedures.
• Mentor volunteers, instructors in training, and interns, as needed.
• Consistently communicate with volunteers who are assisting during lessons to keep them
  engaged and involved in the lesson.
• Assist in lessons as needed as a sidewalker or horse handler.
• Other duties assigned by the Program Director and the CEO.

Preferred Minimum Qualifications/Experience

• 2 years of experience teaching at PATH Intl. accredited facility
• Experience working with children and/or adults with disabilities
• Demonstrate proficiency of horse care and behavior

Special Requirements

• • Successfully complete pre-employment background check
  • Certification in CPR and First Aid.
  • PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor certification or higher
    • Proof of certification required

*Please submit your resume along with salary requirements to jobs@rockride.org