Adirondack
Leadership Expeditions
Wilderness
Field Instructor
Located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, A.L.E.
utilizes a primitive skills teaching modality, group dynamics
facilitation, experiential education curricula, and in-depth
Master's-level counseling to effect change within our students.
We provide an intervention and assessment program for at-risk
teens from across the U.S. Most of the students coming to A.L.E.
display self-defeating behaviors and destructive decision-making
patterns, which manifest as substance use problems, difficulty
in school, deteriorating personal relationships, a lack of
personal care, angry and oppositional behavior, and a general
loss of control in their lives. A.L.E. aims to unearth the gifts
and talents that have been buried beneath these unhealthy
patterns of behavior. We then aim to provide our students with
tools to respond to challenges in a productive,
solution-oriented manner by challenging their "old habits" and
cultivating a desire for change within each student. A.L.E. is
an empowerment program intended for our students to walk away at
the beginning of a long road of growth, more self-reliant, able
to sustain meaningful relationships, and possessing a stronger
personal integrity.
We serve a maximum of 8 students per group. A team consisting of
2- 3 Field Instructors (1 head and 1- 2 assistants) and a Field
Supervisor facilitate the course. Instructors are with the
students around the clock. During each 7-day week, groups spend
approximately 5 days on expedition and 2 days at A.L.E. base
camp depending on season. The Field Supervisor engages the
students in deeper-level counseling and works with their
parents. Under the direction of the Field Supervisor,
instructors carry out specific outcomes for all students and
devise strategies for reaching the intended outcomes in the
field. Students progress through the program as evidenced by
their investment, responsibility, and integration of the
emotional work.
Pre-requisites:
* 21 Years of Age
* Have current Adult CPR and Basic First-Aid Certifications
(must be current prior to working with students). Wilderness
First Aid or Wilderness First Responder is preferred.
* Experience in 1 or more of the following areas is a plus: 1)
Experience with at-risk youth in a work setting; 2) Experience
in a counseling/teaching capacity with adolescents; 3) Personal
competency with wilderness skills and/or a background in
facilitating experiential education.
* A strength and commitment towards pro-active, interpersonal
communication amidst constant challenge.
The Field Instructor position in a nutshell (Just a taste! Roles
vary dependent on instructor level):
* First and foremost - have a high investment towards effecting
a positive change within student lives and a congruency with our
mission.
* Lead 8-day courses of up to eight at-risk teens into the
Adirondack Mountains, accounting for 24-hr safety and
supervision. Each week, approximately 2 days (seasonal) are
spent at base camp conducting life skills and experiential
activities with Field Supervisors.
* Participate in a pre-course training, mid-course evaluation,
and a post-course debriefing. Trainings involve communication
strategies, hard-skills training, field safety, field logistics,
etc.
* Inspire and create self-reliance and personal care standards,
insuring student safety and success.
* Employ our primitive skills modality: primitive fire making,
simple traps, no-trace camping, simple shelter and bedroll
construction, etc.
* Work with counseling team to identify student's patterns of
behavior and their underlying, positive intentions.
* Track and guide emotional growth curve of students through
facilitation of an emotional growth workbook.
* Collaborate with Field Supervisor in order to devise practical
strategies to re-frame student's unhealthy beliefs with
positive, healthy beliefs.
* Facilitate practice of individual goals via primitive skills
instruction, simulated families, map and compass
navigation, team-building initiatives, ropes course, personal
reflection activities, journal writing, etc.
* Empower students to take responsibility for their actions and
consequences, make healthy choices, build and maintain strong
relationships, and demonstrate community service towards others.
* Instruct and review student curriculum.
All instructors are evaluated rigorously by their Head
Instructors, Field Supervisors, and Field Directors. Instructors
advance through a 5-tier role-system by completing "Instructor
Growth Books," a performance assessment plan that relates
directly to upward mobility and pay increases.
Employment benefits include medical, vision insurance, and a
401K plan. I will be happy to discuss wage information in a
phone call, please contact me at 208.724.9077. You can also find
out more information regarding our program by looking at our
website at
www.adirondackleadership.com
I genuinely hope that we may explore avenues of employment
together and
look forward to considering you for our team.
Please either fax or email resume to me with the information
below.
Becky Stockham
bstockham@aspeneducationgroup.com
828.242.2431
cell
828.684.8667 office
828.684.9098 fax
Alldredge Wilderness Journey
Counselors
Want to make a
difference. Alldredge Wilderness Journey, a therapeutic boarding
school, located in Davis West Virginia, is seeking counselors
who would like to be involved in one of the countries most
innovative models of intervention. The ideal applicant will be
familiar with family systems, experiential therapy and enjoy
being exposed to cutting edge therapeutic modalities. At
Alldredge we work to affect change and emotional growth for our
students. Using a unique therapeutic model that concentrates on
life patterns and core beliefs students learn new strategies to
deal with conflict and decisions. Counselors work with a
treatment team to ensure the safety and emotional growth of
students in our program. Requirements: Applicants must be at
least 21 years of age, possess a current driver’s license, a
bachelor’s degree and excellent leadership skills are required.
A Master’s Degree in a related field, three years related
experience, eligible for licensure and experience working with
youth preferred. Alldredge Academy is an equal opportunity
employer.
Competitive benefits
Health Insurance
PTO package
401-k options
Salary based on experience and education.
Please send resume to Alldredge Academy
Human Resources
P.O. Box 310
Davis WV, 26260
Alldredge Wilderness Journey
SAR Instructor
Alldredge
Wilderness Journey, a therapeutic boarding school, located in
Davis West Virginia, is seeking team leaders and instructors who
would like to be involved in one of the countries most
innovative models of intervention. As a Wilderness Team
Leader/SAR Instructor you will become a model, steward, and
teacher to groups of up to eight students enrolled in our
initial Wilderness Search and Rescue Phase. While living and
working outdoors 24 hours beside youth 12 – 18 and with the
support of team members, you will not only teach outdoor search
and rescue techniques, primitive living skills and course
curriculum, but also help students navigate and negotiate
obstacles between where they are and where they want and need to
be, both physically and emotionally. Flexible year-round
schedules are available, typically rotating two weeks on duty
and two weeks off. Requirements: most possess a related
Bachelor’s Degree and/or several years of experience working
with, guiding, or leading outdoor groups and/or at-risk youth.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility,
maturity, innovation, and the ability to be a team player are
strongly preferred. Physical requirements include the ability to
hike with a 40 – 6-0 lb backpack. Wilderness experience helpful,
but knowledge of primitive living skills is not required.
Competitive benefits
Health Insurance
PTO package
401-k options
Salary based on experience and education.
Please send resume to Alldredge Wilderness Journey
Human Resources
P.O. Box 310
Davis WV, 26260
Or email: marianbrowning@alldredgewildernessjourney.com
Blackwater Outdoor
Experiences
Clinical Director Job
Description
Duties &
Responsibilities
*
Supervision of
clinical staff.
*
Development and
supervision of clinical programming
*
Develop individualized
treatment and after care plans .
*
Conduct family
sessions as needed.
*
On-call duties
*
Assist in development
and administration of community programming
*
Ensure proper
documentation of contact with clients, families, and
coordinating agencies.
*
Establish and maintain
relationships with coordinating agencies, programs, and
educational consultants to insure
continuity of client’s treatment.
*
Facilitate family
weekend programming.
*
Assist in hiring,
training and evaluation of staff
*
Be available to go
into the field in times of crisis, physical illness, or injury.
*
Keep appraised of
current techniques and research related to the field of
wilderness
therapy, experiential education, and current industry standards.
*
Develop and maintain
psycho-educational curriculum to be used in therapeutic
programming.
*
Facilitate weekly
treatment team meetings.
Minimum
Qualifications
*
Master’s Degree in,
Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field. Current
licensure or eligibility for
licensure (with in six months) for the state of Virginia.
*
At least two years
professional experience working in the field of wilderness
therapy,
therapeutic residential treatment, or related counseling field.
*
At least one year of
experience in a supervisory position.
*
Ability to work in
multiple roles
*
Ability to create and
work within organizational systems
To Apply:
Please
send a cover letter and resume by either mail or email to:
Matthew Weneta
Director
matthew@blackwateroutdoor.com
804-378-9006 Ext.2
Blackwater Outdoor
Experiences
13805 Village Mill Dr. #203
Midlothian, VA 23114
Blackwater Outdoor
Experiences
Field Instructor Job
Description
Blackwater
Outdoor Experiences is an experiential, therapeutic treatment
program. Primarily, we offer 21-day wilderness adventure courses
in a variety of wilderness settings to aid adolescents and young
adults in initiating positive growth and change within personal,
family, peer, and school relationships. Blackwater also offers
local experiential therapy and learning opportunities within the
special needs community.
Our program is
focused on encouraging self-discovery, self-confidence,
discipline, trust, problem solving skills, personal strengths,
and the establishment of more clear communication patterns.
Participants we serve may be experiencing behavioral problems,
low self-esteem, manipulative behavior, depression, difficulty
accepting responsibility, poor motivation, or chemical
dependency. We generally work with individuals who have
demonstrated a willingness to participate in our program. Each
course has a maximum participant to instructor ratio of six to
two, which includes a Field Therapist and Field Instructor.
We
differentiate ourselves in the industry by having a master’s
level therapist in the field full time. All of our clients are
willing participants who choose to take part. This perception
of freedom and choice translates to higher levels of intrinsic
motivation and greater success rates. We do not accept escorted
participants; we are a hands off program, no restraints. As
well all therapeutic expeditions include three modes of
transportation; backpacking, paddling and rock climbing.
Duties and Responsibilities:
-
Primary responsibility of the Field Instructor is
to teach backcountry skills, solidify course logistics,
ensure group safety, and serve as a positive role model for the
course participants.
-
Assist in course preparation, which includes
creating a course itinerary, meal planning, gear pack out,
assisting with client treatment plans, participation in staff
meetings, and participation in staff development.
-
Behavior and language should communicate
effective leadership and positive personal growth.
-
Assist in creating a safe therapeutic environment
for the course participants to explore their own emotional
growth.
-
Work closely with the Field Therapist in carrying
out established therapeutic goals and objectives for each
participant on course.
Minimum Qualifications:
-
A distinct combination of education, training,
and personal experience is required to carry out
responsibilities of this position.
-
Teaching level proficiency in at least three
modes of wilderness travel (Backpacking, rock climbing,
canoeing or kayaking).
-
WFR or higher medical certification.
-
B.A. or B.S. in related field preferred; NOLS,
OB, or similar training; or experience working with at-risk
youth and young adults in a wilderness setting.
-
Must be at least 21 years of age.
-
Able to pass a State of Virginia Criminal
Background Check.
Compensation:
$100 - $135 per day commensurate with
experience and qualifications.
To Apply:
Please send a
cover letter and resume by either mail or email to:
Matthew Weneta
Program Director
weneta@blackwateroutdoor.com
804-378-9006 Ext.2
Blackwater Outdoor
Experiences
13805 Village Mill Dr. #203
Midlothian, VA 23114
Blackwater Outdoor
Experiences
Field Operations Manager
Blackwater
Outdoor Experiences is an experiential, therapeutic treatment
program. Primarily, we offer 21-day wilderness adventure courses
in a variety of wilderness settings to aid adolescents and young
adults in initiating positive growth and change within personal,
family, peer, and school relationships. Blackwater also offers
local experiential therapy and learning opportunities within the
special needs community.
Our program is
focused on encouraging self-discovery, self-confidence,
discipline, trust, problem solving skills, personal strengths,
and the establishment of more clear communication patterns.
Participants we serve may be experiencing behavioral problems,
low self-esteem, manipulative behavior, depression, difficulty
accepting responsibility, poor motivation, or chemical
dependency. We generally work with individuals who have
demonstrated a willingness to participate in our program. Each
course has a maximum participant to instructor ratio of six to
two, which includes a Field Therapist and Field Instructor.
We
differentiate ourselves in the industry by having a master’s
level therapist in the field full time. All of our clients are
willing participants who choose to take part. This perception
of freedom and choice translates to higher levels of intrinsic
motivation and greater success rates. We do not accept escorted
participants; we are a hands off program, no restraints. As
well all therapeutic expeditions include three modes of
transportation; backpacking, paddling and rock climbing.
Duties &
Responsibilities:
o
Assist the Program Director with overall programming operations
and functions.
o
Required to be on-call to support field operations and emergency
situations.
o
Ensure all course related logistics meet industry standards.
o
Ensure that all course related program documents are completed,
signed, and filed appropriately.
o
Ensure that all employees are current with certifications
required to perform assigned duties.
o
Responsible for conducting in-field observations and evaluations
of Field Staff performance.
o
Assist in staff training, development efforts, and policy &
procedures adjustments.
o
Update Field Staff on all policy and procedure amendments.
o
Manage rock climbing sites when necessary.
o
Repair and maintain equipment as necessary.
o
Assist in posting job openings, scheduling, and attending
interviews for Field Instructors.
o
Scout and secure new course areas for program use.
o
Ensure permitting is kept up to date with current course areas,
along with obtaining information and requirements for
potential course areas.
o
Responsible for reporting directly to the Program Director
o
Participate in required administrative meetings.
o
The Field Operations Manager will be responsible for replacing
field staff in the case of emergencies
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Bachelors
Degree in Related field Masters preferred
- Two years
experience leading wilderness trips
- Ability to
create and work within organizational systems
- Wilderness
First Responder
- Knowledge
and desire to do research in the field preferred
- Website
design experience preferred
- Able to pass
a Criminal Background Check.
To Apply:
Please send a
cover letter and resume by either mail or email to:
Matthew Weneta
Program Director
matthew@blackwateroutdoor.com
804-378-9006 Ext.2
Blackwater Outdoor
Experiences
13805 Village Mill Dr. #203
Midlothian, VA 23114
Blackwater Outdoor
Experiences
Field Therapist
Blackwater
Outdoor Experiences is an experiential, therapeutic treatment
program. Primarily, we offer 21-day wilderness adventure courses
in a variety of wilderness settings to aid adolescents and young
adults in initiating positive growth and change within personal,
family, peer, and school relationships. Blackwater also offers
local experiential therapy and learning opportunities within the
special needs community.
Our program is
focused on encouraging self-discovery, self-confidence,
discipline, trust, problem solving skills, personal strengths,
and the establishment of more clear communication patterns.
Participants we serve may be experiencing behavioral problems,
low self-esteem, manipulative behavior, depression, difficulty
accepting responsibility, poor motivation, or chemical
dependency. We generally work with individuals who have
demonstrated a willingness to participate in our program. Each
course has a maximum participant to instructor ratio of six to
two, which includes a Field Therapist and Field Instructor.
We
differentiate ourselves in the industry by having a master’s
level therapist in the field full time. All of our clients are
willing participants who choose to take part. This perception
of freedom and choice translates to higher levels of intrinsic
motivation and greater success rates. We do not accept escorted
participants; we are a hands off program, no restraints. As
well all therapeutic expeditions include three modes of
transportation; backpacking, paddling and rock climbing.
Duties & Responsibilities:
·
Develop client
specific treatment plans as part of Tx team.
·
Conduct group
counseling sessions and formal individual sessions on 21 day
wilderness-based therapeutic courses.
·
Responsible for
recording each client’s experience in daily progress notes and
in a thorough discharge summary.
·
Teach relevant
educational or life-skills as outlined in course curriculum.
·
Willingness to
participate in all outdoor activities and assist Field
Instructor in hard skills instruction during course.
·
Assist in facilitation
of group family session at course end in accordance with program
standards and goals.
·
Assist in the
development of sound aftercare recommendations with
administrative staff that will be considered closely by clients
and family.
·
Must ensure physical
and emotional safety of group and adherence to standards
outlined in the program manual.
·
Behavior and language
should exhibit effective leadership, communication, and positive
personal growth.
·
Assist in completion
of thorough course preparation which includes: creating a course
itinerary, meal planning, gear pack out, assisting with client
treatment plans, and participation in staff meetings and staff
development.
·
Assist the Field
Instructor and the Field Operations Manager with additional
responsibilities during course preparation and debrief.
·
Conduct family
sessions.
·
Willingness to perform
in multiple roles and in multiple programs.
Minimum
Qualifications:
·
Master’s Degree in
Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
·
Professional
experience working with at-risk youth or young adults.
·
Previous formal
wilderness experience beneficial (NOLS, OB, other), but not
required.
·
Basic First Aid or
Wilderness First Aid and CPR required upon start date.
·
Must be at least 21
years of age.
·
Able to pass a State
of Virginia Criminal Background Check.
Compensation and Work Load:
This is a full time, salaried
position. Starting at $30k per year based on credentials and
experience.
To Apply:
Please send a
cover letter and resume by either mail or email to:
Matthew Weneta
Program Director
matthew@blackwateroutdoor.com
804-378-9006 Ext.2
Blackwater Outdoor
Experiences
13805 Village Mill Dr. #203
Midlothian, VA 23114
Montcalm
Montcalm Outdoor Challenge Senior Therapist – Albion, MI
Description
The Montcalm Outdoor Challenge
is seeking a Senior Therapist to provide leadership for guiding
the overall treatment direction for children enrolled in the
program. Applicants must exhibit a strong commitment to a
personal value system of helping kids.
Since 1913, Starr Commonwealth has been providing
environments to enhance the lives of children. The
Montcalm Outdoor Challenge, a program of Starr Commonwealth and
Montcalm Schools, was developed to meet the needs of children
and families who would benefit from a short-term, therapeutic
placement.
The Montcalm Outdoor Challenge is
offered as a 45-day to 60-day program that takes place at a
fixed-base location on Starr Commonwealth’s
Albion, Michigan campus. During
the program, students will receive individual and group therapy;
they will attend class, and go on several multi-day adventure
based trips. Family involvement is important to the success of
all our program participants and families will have the
opportunity to have contact with their child through letters,
phone calls, family weekends, and special visits. For more
information about the Montcalm Outdoor Challenge, Montcalm
Schools, and Starr Commonwealth, visit
www.montcalmschools.org.
Responsibilities
The Senior Therapist is the overall team leader
for the Montcalm Outdoor Challenge for day to day operations
relating to treatment activities, communication with parents,
and staff development. The Senior Therapist will provide
individual and group counseling sessions and develop strategies
for involving parents in the treatment process. Keep families
and other stakeholders informed of the progress and overall
treatment direction of their child by serving as the primary
contact. Provide leadership to staff in developing activities
and interventions that meets the psychological, social,
physical, and mental needs of children enrolled in the program
including crisis management plans. Develop individual treatment
plans and maintain accurate up to date case notes for each
enrolled participant.
Qualifications
+
Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or
related field required
+
Group and
individual counseling experience required
+
2-4 years of
progressive treatment and/or adventure-based counseling related
experience
+
Crisis intervention training required
+
First aid, CPR,
Wilderness First Aid certification and Lifeguard certification
desired
+
Experience in
facilitating experiential activities in a variety of settings
+
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Starr Commonwealth
provides a competitive salary within the youth services industry
along with a desirable benefits package including health, dental
and vision insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.
All Starr Commonwealth employees have free
access to the Towsley Center for Recreation which houses an
Olympic size pool, basketball courts, fitness center, and
racquetball courts.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Starr
Commonwealth: Michigan
Human Resources
13725 Starr Commonwealth Road
Albion, MI 49224
E-mail: jobs@starr.org
Fax: 517-629-7775
Phone: (800) 837-5591 ext. 2459
Download application:
www.starr.org
Starr Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity
Employer
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