Camp Counselor - Wilderness Instructor - still hiring!

What is Timber Ridge? Timber Ridge is a wilderness treatment center, designed to provide a 6-15 month program that rehabilitates at-risk boys between the ages of 12 and 17. We are located near the Uwharrie National Forest about an hour east of Charlotte. What is a Group Leader? We currently have openings for our counselor/group leader positions. As a group leader you would live with a group of eight to ten teen aged boys in a wilderness setting for the duration of your shift. You will help the group make their time goals, guide them in problem solving, and lead them in activities and work projects designed to improve confidence and cooperation. These boys are all here to receive help for whatever emotional or behavioral problems they've had in their lives. They receive treatment primarily through the group living process, but also meet monthly with licensed counselors who help them resolve their familial issues. What's the schedule? Group leaders work a rotating schedule consisting of three days on and three days off. Thus, your days off move back by one day every week. You will live here, onsite, for your three day shift, and then leave to go home for three days. Ideally, your group will will take a 3-day canoeing or backpacking trip in the Southeast each year. What is the benefit package? The annual average pay starts at $35,000 per year. Timber Ridge offers many benefits as well, including:

• 10 vacation days per year (which do rollover from year to year, and may be cashed in if you don't want to use them)
• 12 sick days per year (which also accrue, but cannot be resold)
• BCBS health insurance and dental insurance starting after 60 days
• 5% annual raises
• room for growth and leadership; a promotional cycle based on experience and ability with accompanying 5% pay raises roughly every 8 months
• access to our 401(k) plan after a year of employment
• meals and lodging are also provided when you're on shift What is the website?

If you would like further information, please visit our website www.trtc.

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//youtu.be/kVJp-F29SKY Requirements We prefer our candidates to possess either a four year degree, preferably in a human services field, or some other experience that would help you in the field (military service, Boy Scout training, etc). The nature of the position requires a level of emotional maturity, but we do not require any previous experience in counseling, social work, or child care. Above all, working at Timber Ridge requires the willingness to help others, the patience to deal with emotionally and behaviorally challenged teenage boys, and the ability to succeed in an outdoor environment.

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Benefit Conditions:

Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19

Precaution(s): Temperature screenings Social distancing guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

This Job Is:

A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply A "Fair Chance" job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks) A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma Work Remotely No This Job Is Ideal for

Someone Who Is:

Dependable

• more reliable than spontaneous People-oriented
• enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects Adaptable/flexible
• enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction Achievement-oriented
• enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail High stress tolerance
• thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to stay here for the duration of a Group Leader's shift (72 hours)? Are you comfortable sleeping and working outdoors year round?

Work Location:

In person