Employment Opportunities and Open Positions
Staff of Special K Ranch are committed to Christian community and care for people who have developmental disabilities. The ranch is a nonprofit organization that provides eight family-oriented homes for 35 life-long residents, ages 25 and older. Special K is located near Columbus, Montana, on 220 acres along the Yellowstone River. It offers a living and learning experience in a rural agricultural setting. Residents and staff operate a 60,000 square-foot greenhouse operation where bedding plants and semi-hydroponic tomatoes are grown. Residents care for livestock, work in several vocational programs, and participate in a variety of recreational activities in the surrounding community.
Respite Caregiver
The ranch seeks a dedicated respite worker to provide intermittent care for residents who have developmental disabilities. The primary function of this position is to be responsible for the well-being of residents during the full-time Home Advisors’ weekend and/or vacation time. Duties include coordinating care with primary caregivers, providing guidance, praise, companionship and supervision. A respite worker is relied upon to perform their duties with patience and compassion.
- Part-time position
- Must be of high moral character
- Must possess adequate maturity and life experience to enable him/her to supervise, care for, and administer medications to developmentally disabled adults
- Must pass a background check and have a valid driver’s license with good driving record
Please contact us for a complete list of job responsibilities for open positions.
