We are looking for a strong professional profile for equine-assisted therapy

About us

Team Nordahl is a horse-assisted daytime treatment offer and STU education for young people with special needs. We work with horses as a central part of the therapeutic and pedagogical effort - in close interaction with nature, the animals and the development of the individual. We offer a professionally strong, present and supportive working environment with room for development and professional depth.

We are looking for you who

• Have relevant professional background, e.g. teacher, therapist, social worker or another relevant education. It is important that you have had therapeutic conversations.
• Have experience with and/or strong riding skills - especially on Icelandic horses.
• Have a deep interest in the target group - young people with special needs, mental and social challenges, including school refusal, ADHD and autism, etc.
• Can work in a structured, independent manner and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Are good at written documentation and can convey themselves professionally in a clear and engaging way - both in writing and orally.

Your professional competencies

• High professional expertise within the target group and understanding of neurophysiological and trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience with horse-assisted therapy/equestrian professionalism.
• Ability to work systematically with goals, documentation and evaluation.
• Good communication skills and strong dissemination abilities - e.g., parent conversations, team meetings and external partners.

We offer

• Supervision, courses and professional sparring.
• An exciting and meaningful job in a meaningful everyday life.
• A strong community with engaged colleagues.
• Horses, nature and animals are at the center.

You must

• Be able to thrive outdoors year-round.
• Be able to ride Icelandic horses.
• Be loyal to our methods and values.
• Possess great sense of order.

The application itself

• Your application must include a video greeting where you tell who you are and why you are the right fit for the position.
• Contact Gitte Nordahl at tel. 29821680 or email [email protected]

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We look forward to hearing from you - Team Nordahl,