Explorations

Trout Creek, MT

Description:
Explorations Summer Adventure Program immerses students in a variety of expeditions and experiences that are dynamic, fun, and build upon the innate strengths of each student. Students learn high adventure skills such as rafting, flat water canoeing, rock climbing, mountain-biking, sea-kayaking and back country hiking. Throughout each adventure, students are encouraged to practice self-reliance, and to build healthy interdependent relationships within the group by engaging in appropriate communication and meaningful team work. These skills provide a launching pad for successful future endeavors as students return to school, re-integrate into the family, or move toward life's next challenge.

Explorations is currently seeking applicants for a Seasonal Summer Outdoor Adventure Guide. Outdoor Adventure Guides accompany our summer students during all backcountry expeditions, providing professional and skillful instruction in an environment of safety. Guides work with our entire team to teach critical expedition skills, effective communication techniques, and team-building activities, as well as make it a priority to provide daily opportunities for leadership to each member of the trip. Our guides know that some lessons can only be learned firsthand – and look forward to teachable moments with each student.

At the end of the summer, options for continued employment in our residential program may be available.

Requirements:

• 21+ years old
• BS/BA degree in related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a guide in adventure or outdoor behavioral health with at-risk youth, or comparable experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem solving skills.
• Must possess and maintain current WFR, First Aid and CPR certification
• Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds for extended durations
• Must own your own outdoor gear
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Investigation.
• Must hold a valid Driver's License with clean driving record.
• Must pass a post-employment offer medical physical.

Salary:
Competitive wage based on experience.

For more Information & Application, contact us at:
eric@explorationsmt.com OR 406-827-3863

Description:
Through immersion in a small healthy family atmosphere, Explorations’ HomeBase program aims to arm its students (coed, ages 13-18) with the tools to make healthy choices in their lives, long after they complete their stay in our home. Active participation in a supportive and healthy family environment and community gives students hands-on experience dealing with the challenges of everyday life. We utilize a family teaching model to create individualized opportunities for personal growth, authentic living, and positive change for our students and their families.

Explorations is currently seeking applicants for a Full Time/Part Time Residential Counselor & Mentor. Applicants should expect to supervise and interact with students in pro-active parenting role in a family-style setting, teaching life skills and participating in recreational & work activities. Other duties would include the following: mentoring through positive role modeling to students in a variety of environments; monitoring progress of students through interactions, team meetings and shift notes; working as a member of a team to direct student care – home life (including cooking, on occasion), recreation, & school-related activities; engaging side by side with students in daily life activities and demonstrating initiative with student and facility needs.

Requirements:

• 21+ years old
• High School Diploma or GED. College degree or courses preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in direct care with teens/young adults.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem solving skills.
• Must possess and maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Lifting Capacity: 20-60 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Investigation.
• Must hold a valid Driver's License with clean driving record.

Salary: $10.00 - $15.00/hr DOE.

Shifts: Rotating shifts to include overnight shift and/or weekend as needed. Occasional regional overnight travel.

Benefits: PTO to include sick and vacation days after probationary period. Ongoing training and certification stipends. Ski pass for eligible employees.

For more Information & Application, contact us at:
eric@explorationsmt.com OR 406-827-3863