Licensed Mental Health Professional
equine-assisted psychotherapy
Inspiration Ranch is a non-profit 501-c3 located on 40 beautiful acres in Magnolia, Texas. Our mission is to improve the lives of those with physical, mental, and emotional challenges through equine-assisted services. Our values are Christ-centered, safety, passion, excellence, partnership, fun, and stewardship. Our programs include therapeutic riding, equine-assisted psychotherapy, and equine-assisted learning.
Inspiration Ranch is seeking a licensed Mental Health Professional to provide direct services to children, adolescents, and adults in individual, group, couple, and family sessions. Applicants must either be licensed to practice independently in Texas or have an existing supervisory relationship.
Inspiration Ranch follows Natural Lifemanship, an approach to equine-assisted services based on the science of relationships, the neuroscience of human and horse brain development, the impact of trauma, and the role of relationships in recovery and healing. Certified PATH Professional preferred. EAGALA Certified Professional considered. Completion or current pursuit of Natural Lifemanship fundamentals is required. To learn more about Natural Lifemanship, visit www.naturallifemanship.com. To learn more about Inspiration Ranch, visit www.inspirationranch.org.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
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Life insurance
Schedule:
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Choose your own hours
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Monday to Friday
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Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Please send your resume to infor@inspirationranch.org
Grant Writer and Development Assistant
Full Time
Salary commensurate with experience
The Grant Writer and Development Assistant will prepare proposals and grant applications, along with professional and administrative work in researching, identifying, vetting, developing, and responding to public and private grant opportunities in the areas of Special Needs (Autism, Mental Health, Social Services, and Physical Disabilities), and Equine-Assisted Services (which include: Equine-Assisted Therapeutic Riding, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Equine-Assisted Speech Therapy, Equine-Assisted Learning, and Natural Lifemanship).
Primary Responsibilities:
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Researches and identifies new corporate, foundations, and private funding prospects.
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Works with the VP of Development to identify and research current constituents for
moves management.
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Generates proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations.
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Generates timely submissions of well-researched, well-written, well-documented
grant/fundraising proposals to secure client programs and services revenues.
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Maintains and implements a funding calendar of activities, including cultivation and
stewardship activities.
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Writes reports to corporate, foundations, and other funders.
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Acts as liaison for VP of Development (if needed).
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Identifies funding opportunities and new program areas to match the client’s priorities
and the future growth of Inspiration Ranch.
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May serve as a liaison to funding agencies or organizations.
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Engages with program officers at organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals.
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Special projects as needed and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Three years of experience in fundraising.
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Strong computer and database management skills.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes.
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Outgoing and engaging personality.
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Strong presentation skills.
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Self-starter, objective driven.
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College degree or equivalent experience.
Reporting Relationships:
The position reports to the VP of Development and Communication. Key relationships working with Therapeutic Riding, Property Manager, Development Committee, and CEO.
Working Conditions and Requirements:
• Team player willing to work with staff and volunteers in a collaborative environment.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Sandy Biggers at sandy@inspirationranch.org.
