Staff Member Requirements

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All Staff members meet the following requirements:

  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Be free from a criminal history and go through fingerprint checks 
  • Receive pre-employment and random drug screening
  • Have extensive Orientation Training and supervision before working independently
  • Are CPR and First Aid certified
  • Have annual training in Positive Control System (for de-escalation/physical safety)
  • Take a Van Driver Safety Course
  • Get annual Training Review (safety topics)
  • Get training in Medication Management (direct care/therapists)
  • Have 20 hours of continuing education required annually
  • Trained in Outdoor Therapeutic Program
  • Trained in Ministry Insights© Personality Profile
  

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  Additionally, many staff members are 
  trained in the following areas:

  • Wilderness First Responders
  • Wilderness  Advanced First Aid
  • Wilderness First Aid
  • Lifeguard with waterfront endorsement
  • Climbing wall facilitators
  • Raft guides
  • Backpacking/camping
  • Fly fishing

For more qualifications for specific departments, click HERE.

For information about the Leadership Team, click HERE.