Recovery Garden Leader - Direct Care Horticulture Crew

CooperRiis; Mill Spring (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/Sick Time Accrual from first day

Company funded life insurance

Retirement Plan with a company match

Free meals on shift

Job summary

CooperRiis is seeking a Direct Care Garden/Horticulture Crew Leader in Mill Spring, NC to lead the Garden Crew and manage daily garden activities, supporting residents’ recovery through meaningful engagement and productivity.

The role requires coordinating with recovery teams, attending planning meetings, and ensuring garden health while supervising staff and interns. Expect a physically active, on-site position with company benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education in botany, gardening, farming or related life/work experience.
• Experience working with adults coping with significant mental health challenges preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Must be 21+ with an acceptable driving record for company car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Garden Crew and coordinates daily garden tasks.
• Collaborates with residents’ recovery teams when assistance is needed.
• Attends Recovery Planning meetings to support residents.
• Documents information in the resident’s health record and communicates with the team.
• Provides guidance and leadership to staff and interns in the garden.
• Coordinates with kitchen about garden produce availability.
• Maintains health of fields and gardens and plans annual garden rotations.
• Monitors supplies and places seed/live plant orders as per plan.
• Maintains facilities and reports issues to the CWS team.
• Ensures a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.

Education

Education in botany, gardening, farming or related life/work experience

Job description

CooperRiis is seeking a Direct Care Garden/Horticulture Crew Leader in Mill Spring, NC to lead the Garden Crew and manage daily garden activities, supporting residents’ recovery through meaningful engagement and productivity.

The role requires coordinating with recovery teams, attending planning meetings, and ensuring garden health while supervising staff and interns. Expect a physically active, on-site position with company benefits and growth opportunities.