Assistant Youth Mentor Details

Star Guides Wilderness Therapy - Saint George, UT

Employment Type : Full-Time

The first of its kind nationally, STAR Guides Wilderness offers wilderness therapy uniquely designed for adolescent boys and girls struggling with sexual behavior issues. Wilderness therapy has a capacity for creating change unlike any other treatment option available. Functioning as a supervisory and therapeutic role in a small group setting, Field Guides are in charge of planning hikes, teaching survival skills and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Benefits include some of the best pay in the industry, a convenient 4-day-on, 3-day-off schedule and bonus pay when student to staff ratios go above 4:1. Most importantly, the Star Guides culture is fun and rewarding, with staff being considered a vital component of the therapy team. Those who can make a commitment of 9 months or 1 year will receive a signing bonus along with other rewards such as a gear stipend. You will also be trained in the Star Guides philosophy created by three of the top therapists in the industry with weekly and on-the-job training from therapists and experts in the field. If you have a passion for the outdoors, are physically fit to hike and/or backpack 3-10 miles, and are interested in working with adolescents clients journeying towards a holistic life, fill out the online application.

  • Leaving footprints that matter! Working as a Field Guide is an experience that changes your life forever as you help guide youth toward positive life change.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Internship

Pay: $135.00 - $250.00 per day

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

  • Can you step away from personal obligations for 4 to 8 days at a time?
  • What are your strengths in working with youth?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Posted on : 3 years ago