Field Director

** SEEDS HAS BEEN GIVEN LAND IN KALISPELL MONTANA AND WILL BE SLOWLY TRANSITIONING TO MONTANA (FROM COLORADO) OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS. THIS JOB POST IS LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO WORK REMOTE/SOME TRAVEL TO COLORADO IN 2024/2025 TO FULL TIME IN MONTANA ~2026.  FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THIS TRANSITION CONTACT DEAN AT DEAN@SEEDSWILDERNESSTHERAPY.ORG   

Field Director 

Seeds Wilderness Therapy (Seeds) works with families with troubled teens. We take teens on an intensive 40 day backpacking experience. The process includes what we refer to as Retreat, Restore, Revive. Seeds is distinctly Christian and as such combines the best practices in wilderness and therapy with the teachings of Jesus and solid discipleship.

The role will involve training, mentoring the field staff as well as assisting with the development and improvement of curriculum, training material, blogs, etc. to be used by the team. Interacts with the Executive Director and the Director of Operations. and the job will encompass a variety of duties.

The duties and expectations include:

• Attract, hire, retain, develop, and manage field staff.
• Participate as a lead instructor during staff field training.
• Incorporates prayer into a daily routine and nonroutine activities.
• Uphold the Seeds Wilderness Therapy mission and values through the modeling of Christ-like behavior.
• Teaching the gospel on sabbaths for transformation and understanding. This should support the clinical work that has been set up for each group for the week.
• Have an understanding of Christian issues and topics. Participate and contribute to group discussions, promote awareness, and engage in teachable moments surrounding these issues.
• Help develop the program and student curriculum.
• Mentor and develop a team of up to 20 field staff.
• Establishes weekly and monthly goals (P&P’s) with each field staff member.
• Conducts weekly in-service teaching and training. Documents and reports on the content provided.
• Coordinates and schedules staff teams and balances the team based on strengths.
• Provides a clear path and training for the advancement of Field Instructors.
• Encourage and practice a biblical approach to conflict.
• Documents all training including the name of staff trained, topic, date, and time. Delivers signed docs to the office within 24 hours of returning from the field.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Reviews the daily and weekly field instructor paperwork at the end of each shift. 
• Applies for use permits, maintains existing agreements, and serves as a liaison between BLM and Forest Service representatives.
• Participates in parent visits and provides support as needed.
• Meets regularly with the Logistics Manager to discuss needs in the field. Provides backup and support as needed.
• Documents and reports on critical incidents that occur in the field.
• Works closely with therapists and operations staff to ensure good communication between the field and base.  
• Backup field instructor as needed.
• Debriefs with Executive Director and Director of Operations weekly.
• Work on-call to take check-in calls and emergency calls from the field.
• Provides one weekend a month emergency backup.
• Helps with runner alert and may coordinate search along with the Executive Director.
• May participate in student intake as needed.
• Write 1 blog per month for the Seeds website
• Develop 2 helpful parenting tips per month that can be used to send to parents who have asked for help.
• Contribute to the leadership team, attend regular meetings, follow through on assignments.
• Implement best practices in risk management.
• Must live close to the field area to effectively respond to program emergencies.
• Public relations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• SAAS experience - Basecamp, BambooHR, Google Apps, Best Notes 
• Customer Service
• Outdoor wilderness all round - navigation, logistics, cooking, etc. 
• Risk management
• Leadership

Qualifications

• Christ follower - mature enough to disciple others and encourage them in their faith.
• Willingness to pray with staff, students and parents as needed.
• College degree or 3 years of management experience
• Fluent English - both oral and written
• Loves to learn new things
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• 3 years of experience in wilderness therapy 
• Supports the company values

        Colorado State DHS requirements - 7.703.92.A

• 25 years or older - CO DHS requirements

• Minimum 30 semester hours in recreation therapy or related experience or
• At least 1 year (1820 hrs) of wilderness outdoor therapeutic children's field experience
• Wilderness First Responder & current CPR certification