Horticulture Specialist / Direct Support Professional
Help us redefine what is possible and make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with Autism! Bittersweet, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides residential, vocational, and recreational services to individuals with autism.
About the position
Bittersweet Farms, a world-renowned leader in serving adults and adolescents with autism located in Whitehouse, Ohio, is seeking a Day Program Horticulture Specialist to assist in developing and implementing therapeutic and habilitation-based programming in order to prepare participants for future vocational program placement. The scheduled hours will be Monday-Friday from 7:30AM-3:30PM. Responsibilities are to lead, guide, mentor, and provide direct support for the horticulture program. The position will be responsible for providing skills assessment and enhancement based on each participant’s individual needs. The horticulture specialist must work to ensure the health and safety of participants while providing an environment that fosters both growth and development.
The Horticulture Specialist will continue to assist with any and all direct support needs within the organization.
Responsibilities Include:
● Possess understanding and knowledge of horticulture programs as well as the ability to be innovative with projects and activities
● Work in partnership with Gardens and Grounds Keeping Specialists to aid in produce production and trail maintenance
● Perform a variety of duties related to organizing task schedules, participant task assignments, and prioritizing projects within assigned area
● Possess understanding and knowledge of how to properly use all equipment in gardens and grounds
● Assist in implementation of procedures which would make gardens and grounds operations run smoothly, organized and communicate to gardens/grounds staff
● Mentoring new staff in the horticulture area on participants and procedures
● Maintain a positive and friendly attitude toward co-workers, staff, participants and outside community
Skills/Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED
- Valid Driver’s License with eligibility to be insured
- Minimum of two years of working with individuals with developmental disabilities/Autism
- Two years of leadership experience strongly preferred
- Experience working in gardening / groundskeeping strongly preferred
- Ability to create schedules and activity plans strongly preferred
Pay: $15.00
To Apply: https://www.bittersweetfarms.org/join-our-team