Adventure Therapy Facilitator
Job No:
Berry2747
Location:
Morwell, VIC
- Wilderness Program
- Morwell location
- Casual role
Join Victoria’s largest independent child welfare organisation and become a vital part of a team that never gives up doing whatever it takes for kids. We believe everyone should have a good childhood, growing up in families and communities where they feel safe, nurtured and have hope for the future.
The Wilderness Program is aimed at young people aged 13 to 16 years old and is a voluntary experience. It consists of multi-day hiking journey through remote National Parks of Victoria and Australia. There will be opportunities for self-reflection, learning new skills and forming new and positive relationships. The participants will be encouraged to work together and form their own community to help each other through their journey. The program also consists of a 3 day reconnect camp and subsequent reconnect days.
The role will extend to all Wilderness Programs on an as needs basis. The Adventure Therapy Facilitator will assist the Wilderness Program trip leader and senior coordinator to deliver an outdoor experiential intervention.
The successful applicant will be required to attend a ten day camp from the 23rd to 31st October 2018 and a three day camp from 28th to 30th November 2018.
Applicants should have a Diploma of Outdoor Recreation, a Wilderness First Aid and be a qualified raft guide and bush walking guide.
Queries to Doug Moczynski, Senior Coordinator Wilderness Program on 0408 164 762
Applications including resume, cover letter and addressing the key selection criteria to be submitted by 11pm Sunday, 23 September 2018
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Berry Street are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Berry Street are also committed to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families and communities. Comprehensive reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check and police check. Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.