Ranch Hand Jobs in Virginia

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of at-risk youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Ranch Hand at Childhelp, Alice C. Tyler Village in Lignum, Virginia✨ Childhelp is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children aged 5-14 with mild to severe trauma or neglect, psychiatric disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Our unique location on a 270-acre farm provides a nurturing treatment setting with a variety of therapy resources. We bring the light of love and healing into the lives of countless abused and neglected children, and those suffering from psychiatric and behavioral disorders. We take a holistic approach to serving our children along with meeting their physical, emotional and educational needs. Becoming a member of our Childhelp team is more than a job, it's an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization. Pay: Starting at $16 an hour, rate is negotiable based on experience. Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2 What you will do: As a Ranch Hand, you will use your farm experience to work with the Equine Therapy program to change the lives of at-risk youth! You would be responsible for performing routine ranch activities including stall and pasture cleaning/maintenance, making and putting up hay, dragging fields and arenas, cleaning dry lots, brush hogging, fence repair, basic grounds work, maintenance/cleaning in and around the equestrian facility, and providing assistance with care of the horses including feeding and turn arounds. To be considered you should: Be at least 21 years of age ~ Possess a high school diploma or equivalent ~ Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, holidays, and evenings ~ Minimum of one (1) year experience working in a farm setting preferably with horses ~ Must be proficient with a manual tractor and other basic farm equipment and power tools ~ Must have basic horse handling skills and horse care knowledge ~ Must be able to recognize and report even minor problems with a horse ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test. Preferred qualifications for higher end of pay range: Knowledge of hay making equipment and procedures ~ Knowledge of pasture/field maintenance such as soil testing, reseeding, fertilizing, etc. ~ Strong horse handling skills with a focus on safety ~ Professional experience working at an equestrian facility/horse farm ~ Current VCDAS CFA and/or pesticide application certificate/license ~ Experience with equine therapy or therapeutic riding. Schedule: Four 10-hour days. Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth! After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Ranch Hand, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment. Follow us on Social! Instagram / Facebook / Linkedin / Tik Tok / YouTube