Wilderness Therapy Field Instructor

Company: SUWS of the Carolinas
Location: Old Fort
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Are you passionate about working with children and teens? Do you love spending time outdoors in nature? If so, then working at SUWS of the Carolinas, the leading wilderness therapy program in North Carolina, may be the right place for you. SUWS of the Carolinas operates in the beautiful Pisgah National Forest, 25 miles east of Asheville, NC. We specialize in the treatment of youth ages 10-17. At SUWS of the Carolinas, we're committed to providing you with the training, guidance and support that will help you progress in your career. If you are ready for a rewarding experiencing serving others as a member of an industry-leading program with a national reputation for excellence, contact us.\nFull-time -$34,000-$49,000 a year (includes sign-on and retention bonuses- $750 sign-on bonus and retention bonuses $2000-4250 if all requirements met, also excellent benefits, see below!) Do you love spending time outdoors in nature? Are you passionate about working with children and teens? If so, then SUWS of the Carolinas, the leading wilderness therapy program in North Carolina, may be the right place for you. SUWS is one of the longest-serving wilderness therapy programs in the country. We have a reputation for safety, positive/inclusive culture, and firmly believe that time spent in nature strengthening connections is essential for human development and wellness. operates in the beautiful Pisgah National Forest, 25 miles east of Asheville, NC. One of the most exciting and cultural towns in the southeast region. Wilderness field instructors work an 8 day on, 6 day off rotation. While working at SUWS of the Carolinas, we are committed to providing you with the training, guidance, and support that will help you progress in your career development. If you are ready for a rewarding experience serving others as a member of a leading wilderness program, contact us! We would be happy discuss the program and outline the great benefits of being on our team. Please read the pre-requisites below and if you are interested, send an email including your resume to: - -Pre-requisites:

• Must be 21 or older.
• Experience in one 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 children; 3) Personal competency with wilderness skills and/or a background in facilitating experiential education
• A strength and commitment towards pro-active, interpersonal communication. Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen. If you are still reading you must be curious. We love that! Curiosity is at the heart of positive relationship. Here are a few more things we think are important about the WFI role at SUWS and why it is especially important now! Many people have struggled during these tough years of the pandemic. Children and adolescents have experienced this time of isolation and disconnection in ways we will be discovering for years. At SUWS, we offer students a reset from that disconnected way of being through the power of relationship and connection to the natural world. We think of it as a rite of passage into empowerment. We use ceremony, games, initiatives, ropes course, and survival skills, amongst other things, to help facilitate this powerful experience. SUWS is not just a 'treatment program' it is an opportunity to break free from self-limiting patterns. - Many of our students display self-defeating behaviors and destructive decision-making patterns. We seek to help them to identify instead with the positive attributes they already possess. Students try different, more helpful ways of communicating, and problem solving. All of which cultivate a desire for growth. We believe this desire for growth and positive connection is in each of us. Our students leave empowered to walk a long road of growth while staying present to the here and now. They become more aware, self-reliant, and better able to sustain meaningful relationships, with a higher level of personal integrity and resiliency. Field Instructors are part of an integrated treatment team that consists of 2 to 3 Field Instructors, a therapist who joins the group two days a week, and various other professionals on the treatment team who support the students and instructor teams. -Our average group size is eight students. Instructor teams are with the students around the clock and work in shifts for 8 days on and 6 days off. Excellent benefits available! - Benefits for full-time instructors include generous medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, pro-deals on outdoor gear, and company sponsored discounts that may include discounts on cell phone and other services.

Keywords: SUWS of the Carolinas, Asheville , Wilderness Therapy Field Instructor, Education / Teaching , Old Fort, North Carolina