Ability Garden Instructor (Horticulture & Life Skills)

JARC (Jewish Association for Residential Care)
Boca Raton, Florida
Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Do you love gardening and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? JARC is seeking a compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic Ability Garden Instructor to join our unique Ability Garden program.

The Ability Garden is a Farm-to-Table edible garden where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn valuable life skills through horticulture, teamwork, and hands-on experiences. If you love to garden, enjoy teaching others, and have a passion for helping extraordinary people live ordinary lives, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities:

• Promote JARC's mission and uphold the organization's core values.
• Teach gardening and horticultural skills to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Foster self-confidence, independence, and positive social skills through hands-on learning.
• Follow curriculum and horticultural guidelines provided by the Garden Program Supervisor.
• Provide supervision and skills training while ensuring the dignity, rights, and safety of participants.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging garden environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and development activities.
• Assist with Individual Program Plan (IPP) processes and meetings as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of participant goals and progress.
• Collect training data and complete daily case notes.

Qualifications:

• 3-6 months of related experience and/or training.
• Gardening, horticulture, agricultural, educational, or human services experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain documentation and prepare reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with participants, families, and team members.
• Patient, compassionate, and committed to helping others succeed.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in all garden-related activities.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Employer paid short-and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Pension and 403(b) plans
• Paid vacation and sick time
• On average 18+ paid holidays annually
• Sign on bonus!

Why Join JARC?

At JARC, you will combine your passion for gardening with meaningful work that empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to learn, grow, and thrive. Every day offers the opportunity to make a positive impact while working in a beautiful outdoor and indoor environment alongside an amazing team.

Additional Information:

Drug-Free Workplace | Criminal Background Screening | Equal Opportunity Employer

All employees must successfully complete screening through Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as a condition of employment.

For more information, visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Apply through Indeed today and help individuals cultivate skills, confidence, and independence through the power of gardening.