Community Services Worker IV (Barn Worker) 2026

New Castle County Department of Community Services has openings for recurring part-time positions. These positions are scheduled for no more than 25 hours per week on a year-round basis. Applicants must be 18 years of age with one to three years of relevant work experience preferred and must possess a high school diploma or GED; and a valid Delaware Class D driver's license or its equivalent if required of the duties of the position. Selected applicants must pass a background check including fingerprinting, Child Abuse Registry check and drug screen. 

Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NeoGov online application system available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nccde. For assistance with applicant support issues, contact NeoGov at 855-524-5627.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs advanced supervisory skilled or technical work performing various assignments and duties within the Department of Community Services; does related work as required. 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class performs at a higher level of skill than a Community Services Worker Ill aiding the Department of Community Services as a Barn Worker. Work is performed independently with no direct supervision or under general supervision. Barn workers are considered essential personnel.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

• Supervises staff and volunteers; Enforces safety rules and regulations;
• Oversees the maintenance and operation of designated areas, coordinating use; Orders necessary repairs to facility or vehicle, supplies, and equipment;
• Maintains files, types, answers telephone, runs errands, delivers messages, and performs front desk activities;
• Assists with the performance of special projects;
• Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that external and internal customers are provided with the highest quality of service;
• Operates a personal computer or other related equipment in the course of the work;
• Work schedule may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Barn Worker

• Experience with horses required;
• Cares for horses and various animals as follows: waters, measures, mixes and apportions feed and feed supplements according to feeding instructions;
• Feeds appropriate amounts of hay as specified;
• Maintains horses and livestock with total hygiene care per instructions;
• Cleans stalls and water buckets and adds fresh hay as instructed;
• Restocks hay and straw in appropriate areas;
• Tums horses out and brings them in from the pasture;
• Unloads and stores feed and supplies;
• Cleans saddles and bridles and other related riding equipment and checks for defects;
• Cleans and sweeps barn aisle;
• Prepares horses for public riders by grooming and properly tacking them up as needed for event;
• Requires the ability to lift 20 to 30 pounds daily;
• Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis;
• A valid Class D driver's license is required to drive farm vehicles (truck, gator), as needed;
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk unassisted for long periods on uneven ground and have ability to climb stairs;
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to walk long distances to and from the pastures while leading horses, often on uneven and/or wet terrain.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and regulations of the area to which the employee is assigned; ability to supervise others; ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to maintain records and prepare written reports; dependability; ability to efficiently use a personal computer with various computer software programs such as word processing and spreadsheets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: At least three (3) years of experience in work related to the duties to be performed (experience must have been at the supervisory level if the duties of the position require supervision); or an equivalent combination of experience, education or training directly related to the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Preference may be given to applicants who are bilingual in Spanish and English. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Delaware Class D driver's license or its equivalent, or commercial driver's license Class B, if it is required of the duties of the position. Must pass a Class Ill County physical examination. Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check. Barn Worker position must pass Class III County physical examination with increased weight requirement of 50 lbs.Colleen Chambers 
Equestrian Program Supervisor 
[email protected]
(302) 395-5925