Adventure Programmer

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of our youth?

Do you want a comfortable and supportive work environment?

Do you want to lead a group of adolescents to personal victory and success?

 

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then Three Springs, Inc. may have the perfect job for you!!!!

 

Adventure Programmer

 

Company Overview

Three Springs, Inc. started in 1985 in Huntsville, AL, is a haven for youth that need a place where they can feel accepted in all their struggles, challenged to grow, and nurtured in their strengths. Three Springs, Inc. has successfully helped boys and girls for the past 23 years.

Paint Rock Valley is located in beautiful northern Alabama and is surrounded by mountains and a flowing river. The natural setting provides an environment in which the boys and girls can focus on themselves and their families. For the staff, it provides a peaceful environment in which treatment can be provided.

The Paint Rock Valley Outdoor Therapeutic Program offers three distinctive programs for adolescents.  The PRV long term program for Girls and boys on separate parts of the property are built around the concept of an intensive group process that leads to an in-depth exploration of the child’s individual issues and to a growth in personal development.

The Paint Rock Valley Choices program is a short-term program working with adolescents from Alabama. These adolescents are court ordered to be at the program. The acronym stands for:  Children Having Opportunities to Internalize Change in an Environmental Setting. The CHOICES program mirrors the group therapy model with the residents learning that “your actions affect me, and my actions affect you”.  

Job DutiesThe Adventure Programmer provides specialized recreational and experiential treatment services to youths.
 The Adventure Programmer organizes, plans, teaches, and executes recreational activities, trust games, leisure education, ropes course, experiential trips and other adventure based outings that are therapeutic in nature.
The Adventure Programmer actively participates as a part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team which includes physicians/psychiatrists, psychologists, academic teachers, counselors, family service workers, and other professionals. 
The Adventure Programmer is responsible for adding expertise in the areas of recreational programming and adventure/experiential education.

 

Job RequirementsMust have a four year degree from accredited university. 
Must demonstrate the ability to maintain routine and order, crisis intervention, plan and lead activities, and process issues effectively.
Must also understand the importance of debriefing an experiential education activity.

Preferred Skills

Prefer certification in Therapeutic Recreation. 

Benefits PackageFull medical and dental benefits.401K after one year.6 paid holidays.15 days personal leave accrual.Many more benefits included.

For more detailed information, photos, and a full job description, please visit our website www.threespringsemployment.com.

 

To apply for this position please contact:

 

Recruiter:   Erin Archibald

Phone: (800) 739-9897

Fax:(256) 880-3082

Email: erin.archibald@threesprings.com

Apply Online: www.threespringsemployment.com