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Category Wilderness Therapy
Job Title Counselor/Wilderness Expedition Specialist
Job Description

Job Number: 360001
Salary, Full Time 80, $25,916.80-28,787.20
Open Until Filled

SWING SHIFT DUTIES: Provides adolescent substance abuse counseling and treatment in residential, remote and challenge wilderness settings and maintains the safety of all students in the Raven's Way Program. It is located in the Behavioral Health Division, Community Health Services, Sitka, ALASKA.

Facilitates daily residential program components, including supervising daily living tasks assisting with treatment objectives, participating in recreational events, leading various treatment activities (step study, talking circles, life histories, challenge course & ropes activities), and sharing in therapeutic group processes. Provides individual counseling in the area of chemical dependency, and fulfills primary responsibilities as assigned. Observes, participates in and leads classroom sessions in the area of chemical dependency. Participates as a member of the treatment team attending treatment team meetings and writing treatment plans.

Participates in wilderness expeditions, assisting with and teaching safe travel, fire building, shelter construction, weather protection, cooking, kayaking, backpacking, and various other outdoor and safety skills while maintaining a treatment focus, following the instructions of lead staff. May co-lead and organize expeditions according to program guidelines as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School or equivalent. State of Alaska Drug and Alcohol Counselor Technician or its equivalent from another state or eligible at time of original hire. Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness EMT certification. 21 years or older. 18 months demonstrated experience working with at risk adolescents. One year wilderness and/or experiential education experience. Valid AK Driver's license preferred.

Apply on-line: http://www.searhc.org/common/pages/hr/vacancies/sitka/index.php?details=360001

Contact Name Clint Simic
Contact Phone 907-966-8789

Category Canopy Tour Operations
Job Title Training & Maintenance Coordinator
Job Description

Alaska Canopy Adventures - Ketchikan and Juneau, Alaska

The Training and Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for supervision of canopy tour course operations; this includes but is not limited to training, course maintenance, supervision of all course personnel and the smooth and timely operation of the canopy tour. This position requires strong experience and knowledge of canopy tour operations, training, standards and maintenance. All applicants will be required to undergo intense training with Alaska Canopy Adventures to be accepted for this position. This is a full-time, year-round position.

Summary of Essential Job Functions
· Responsible for management of canopy tour course operations
· Management and coordination of all training groups
· Management of the compliance of canopy guides
· Certified to train canopy staff at all levels
· Ensures all course operations are conducted in accordance with company’s safety standards
· Ensures all tours are operated in a timely manner and in accordance with operational and safety standards
· Responsible for conducting daily and weekly course inspections
· Monitors and supervises all participant groups when the course is in operation
· Certified in all skills required of a lead canopy guide
· Serves to coordinate internal training programs
· Ensures that all required documentation of course operations is maintained and regularly updated
· Maintains documentation and usage of all course equipment and materials
· Prepares daily schedules for canopy personnel and makes changes if necessary

For more information and to apply, visit www.alaskacanopy.com. Click on "About Us" and then "Job Opportunities" to read the complete position description and to apply.

Contact Name Dylan Burt
Contact Phone 907-523-2920

Category Canopy Tour Operations
Job Title Course Manager
Job Description

Alaska Canopy Adventures - Ketchikan and Juneau, Alaska

The Course Manager is responsible for supervision of training groups as well as general course maintenance needs. This position requires strong experience and knowledge of canopy tour operations, training, standards and maintenance. All applicants will be required to undergo intense training with Alaska Canopy Adventures to be accepted for the position. This is a full-time, year-round position.

Summary of essential job functions
· Responsible for supervision of training groups
· Certified to train canopy staff at all levels
· Assistants in coordinating internal training programs
· Ensures all course operations are conducted in accordance with company’s safety standards
· Performs and records all necessary course maintenance
· Responsible for conducting daily and weekly course inspections
· Certified in all skills required of a lead canopy guide
· Ensures that all required documentation of course operations is maintained and regularly updated
· Maintains documentation and usage of all course equipment and materials

For more information and to apply, visit www.alaskacanopy.com. Click on "About Us" and then "Job Opportunities" to read the complete position description and to apply.

Contact Name Dylan Burt
Contact Phone 907-523-2920

Category Canopy Tour Operations
Job Title Course Supervisor
Job Description

Alaska Canopy Adventures - Ketchikan and Juneau, Alaska

The Course Supervisor is responsible for supervision of canopy course operations. This position requires strong understanding of and experience with canopy tour operations and training standards. Applicants must have risk management background. Qualified applicants will go through a training program and must pass written and on-the-job skill tests before hired.

Summary of Essential Job Functions
· Responsible for supervision of zip course operations
· Ensures all course operations are conducted in accordance with company’s safety standards
· Ensures all tours are operated in timely manner and in accordance with operational procedures
· Responsible for conducting daily and weekly course inspections
· Monitors and supervises all participant groups when the course is in operation
· Certified to assist in training staff at all levels
· Certified in all skills required of a lead guide
· Ensures that all required documentation of course operations is maintained and regularly updated
· Assists in maintaining documentation of the usage of all course equipment and materials

For more information and to apply, visit www.alaskacanopy.com. Click on "About Us" and then "Job Opportunities" to read the complete position description and to apply.

Contact Name Dylan Burt
Contact Phone 907-523-2920

Category Canopy Tour Operations
Job Title Canopy (Zipline) Guide
Job Description

Alaska Canopy Adventures - Ketchikan and Juneau, Alaska

Canopy Guides are responsible for instructing and leading participant groups on the zip course. This position requires applicants to be comfortable working at great heights. Applicants must have strong risk management orientation. Qualified applicants will have at least three months of experience as an Assistant Canopy Guide with a proven record of recommendations for promotion. A skill test and written test will also be required.

Summary of Essential Job Functions
· Responsible for overseeing the progress of an assigned participant group
· Supervises the work of any Assistant Guide or Trainee assigned to the group
· Conducts a complete inspection of all course components and all course gear
· Fits course gear correctly and supervises the use of all personal safety equipment
· Leads the orientation sessions and conducts a proper screening of participants
· Clearly communicates safety procedures and guidelines to large groups of guests
· Provides leadership and training to other staff as approved through the Course Supervisor
· Models and communicates appropriate risk management to other staff
· Contributes to our risk management system through risk assessment, self-evaluation, and communication
· Leads and/or Assists in course maintenance and inspections

For more information and to apply, visit www.alaskacanopy.com. Click on "About Us" and then "Job Opportunities" to read the complete position description and to apply.

Contact Name Dylan Burt
Contact Phone 907-523-2920


 

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