Field Mentor

We are looking for awesome candidates to join us for the upcoming training session below. If you love to be outdoors and want to make a positive impact this is the job for you!

• January 29th - Febuary 5th
• March 5th - 12th

Our base is in Huntington, UT approximately 2 hours northwest of Moab and 2 hours south of Salt Lake City. Staff can live ANYWHERE! Commuting only twice in an 8-day period allows for lots of flexibility in your location. Housing provided the day before and the day after rotation for ease of travel. Lots of our staff carpool!

Perks:

• Adventure activities - climbing, rappelling, fly fishing, stand-up paddle boarding, low ropes initiatives, and mountain biking.
• Great team culture
• Great Work/Life balance with around 150 days on a year

Benefits:

• Competitive wage ranging from $36,400 to $49,920 a year annually
• 16 days of Paid Time Off each year (equals two full rotations which turns into a whole month off!)
• Training Stipend of $500 on first check
• Gear Lending Library (you can borrow gear from us that you don’t own yet)
• Temporary Housing available in Huntington, UT for first three off-shifts
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance after one month of employment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pro-deals with multiple outdoor gear and apparel companies

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and support to children, fostering their personal and social development.
• Utilize conflict management techniques to address and resolve issues effectively.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications to ensure a safe environment.
• Collaborate with social work professionals to support children facing challenges.
• Document progress and report on the well-being of mentees regularly.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry 55+ lbs
• Ability to walk up to 2-5 miles a day
• Ability to drive to Huntington, UT in all types of weather (lots of our team carpool)
• At least 20 years old or older
• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Pass Utah and FBI background checks
• Pass pre-employment physical and drug screening
• First Aid/CPR and/or WFR Training - Paid by Elements if not certified

We are a locally-owned and operated wilderness therapy program specializing in therapeutic expeditions for teen and adult clients struggling with difficult challenges and life circumstances.

Schedule

This is a unique schedule where Field Mentors work 8 days straight for 15+ hours a day followed by 6 days off. The position provides direct care in a backcountry setting to clients with acute mental, emotional, and behavioral healthcare needs.

Training

We provide an 8-day intensive training where we teach you our therapeutic modalities, outdoor living skills, group management techniques, expedition logistics, adventure activities, and much more. Furthermore, your first 24 days of employment will be an on-the-job apprenticeship to provide continued training and experience to prepare you for the position. For more information about Elements, please visit our website!

Employment Opportunities - Elements (elementsprograms.com)

If you love people, enjoy spending most of your time outdoors, and can see yourself doing this for at least a year, we encourage you to apply.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team!