 Great people are the lifeblood of New Horizons For Young Women, and our caring philosophy extends to our staff.
That's why we offer full-time employees excellent compensation and a generous benefits package that includes full medical, dental, vision care, personal days, sick days, vacations and investment opportunity information.
We also offer New Horizons for Young Women employees opportunities to attend annual training and education sessions. Please see the Training page of this Website for a list seminars and workshops.
Prior to employment at New Horizons, applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen, driving background check and criminal background check, both of which are repeated on an annual basis, and an orientation workshop for a minimum two days, depending on the enrollment size. The orientation workshop is offered twice a year and encompasses five themes:
Philosophy
Respect
Emotional Support
Healthy Coping Skills
Team Work
Our facilitators will also include additional topics, such as
Groups
Role of Staff
Professional Conduct
Mission and Values
Treatment Models
Client Rights
Confidentiality
Cultural Diversity
Counseling Skills
Addiction
Stress Management
Reporting
Workplace Violence
Documentation
Team Building
Ceremonies
Outdoor Skills Verification
Reading and Writing Assignments
New Horizons for Young Women's instructors have a deep desire to assist adolescent girls on their life journey. If you're a qualified professional with an interest in helping mentor teenage girls in a natural setting, we invite you to send a resume to Human Resources at
Department of Human Resources
New Horizons for Young Women
PO Box 66
Springfield, Maine 04487
Email: nhywhr@earthlink.net
NOTE: Daughters Inc d.b.a. New Horizons for Young Women is an AT-WILL Employment Company that follows the State of Maine AT-WILL regulations
EMPLOYMENT RECRUITING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the basic requirements needed to become a Wilderness Instructor?
Many of our Wilderness Instructors come from a variety of backgrounds: Education, Outdoor Recreation, Psychology/Sociology and are all represented among our staff. We look for Wilderness Instructors that have strengths and knowledge in the following areas: wilderness and outdoor recreation, processing experiences and enjoying working with teens. Wilderness Instructors must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and Federal Background Check that's performed annually. Wilderness Instructors must have a high school degree or equivalent and have a current CPR & First Aid certification.
Where can I get CPR & First Aid certifications?
CPR and First Aid certifications can be obtained through The Red Cross or American Heart Association. Any training that exceeds these basic requirements will be to your and our benefit. Other trainings that are required can be obtained through the free training courses we offer. Training certificates are given after completed trainings.
What are the wage ranges?
We have training and wage ranges for Wilderness Instructors. Wage range: $90-$130 per diem (100% company paid medical and dental benefits not included in the per diem rate. See benefits section for more information.) To be promoted to Senior Instructor (2) two more completed levels, not included below, are needed.
Orientation Phase:
To be completed by all new hire employees
To be completed before working with the students
5 day process
Meet with Supervisor, Program Director, Clinical Director, Field Director, Director of Medical Resources and Human Resources Director to go over specific areas.
Instructor Level II:
To be completed within an 8 field shifts
Reading, Training and Skill Assessments to be completed for the areas of: Program, Clinical and Field
Instructor Level III:
To be completed within an 8 field shifts
Reading, Training and Skill Assessments to be completed for the areas of: Program, Clinical and Field
Instructor Level IV:
To be completed within an 8 field shifts
Reading, Training and Skill Assessments to be completed for the areas of: Program, Clinical and Field
Orals Board Review to be presented to Supervisor and Director
Does the company have a benefit/insurance package?
Yes! We feel very strongly about the health and well being of our employees. Benefits start after 90 days of hire.
- Paid by New Horizons for Young Women
Full medical, dental and vision insurance
eight days vacation after one year; sixteen days after two years
$200/year education stipend
Weekly on-site training
- Paid voluntarily by employee
Short and Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Does the company provide any gear for the Wilderness Instructors?
We provide a rent-to-own program for employees, pro-deals and local retail discounts.
What are the primary responsibilities of a Wilderness Instructor?
The most important role of the Wilderness Instructor is to build a positive relationship with the student. This includes teaching life skills, facilitating daily "groups" coordinated by the therapist and debriefing conflicts. We also encourage Wilderness Instructors to bring personal knowledge and skills to the wilderness component of the program.
What type of client do you serve?
We serve adolescent females ages 13-18. Most of the girls have behavioral issues regarding relationships with parents, the schools, the community and authority. We also serve addictive behaviors, depression, mild eating disorders and self-harming behaviors.
How long do the girls stay?
We are a 6 to 9 week program. Sometimes girls will stay for a bit longer while parents are finishing up the details of school placements.
How many girls do you have at one time?
At most we will have (8) eight girls with (3) three instructors in a team with the capacity to run two teams simultaneously.
What is the schedule for a Wilderness Instructor?
The Wilderness Instructors work schedule is 8 days on / 6 days off. Shifts begin and end on certain days of the week. Staff coming on-shift are expected to be ready for a staff turn-over meeting at 9 a.m. Staff ending-shift are required to attend the staff turn-over meeting before beginning their 6-days off.
What does a day in the life of a Wilderness Instructor look like?
While on expedition, morning meetings begin at 7:00am to discuss the day's itinerary and possible strategies. Girls wake up at 7:30am to prepare for the day, break camp and continue the expedition. We stop routinely for water breaks and wellness checks and occasionally for a "group" session (definition of group: a meeting of the students and instructors to communicate daily/weekly issues). After arriving at the destination, camp is set up, activities, groups, quiet hours and breaks follow. After dinner and chores there is another check-in and another group session. The schedule follows a similar fashion at base camp, except therapy will replace the expedition itinerary. There is also time set up for showers and laundry.
What is the average mileage of the expeditions?
Expedition mileage varies with seasons, weather conditions and group dynamics. Taking these into consideration the average mileage for canoeing, hiking and snow-shoeing is around 8-9 miles a day.
Is this a seasonal or a year-round position?
Yes! The Wilderness Instructor's position is a year-round position, full time with benefits.
Where do I sleep at night while at work?
New Horizons for Young Women is a base camp model. The team goes on expeditions 5 days and stays at base camp for 2 days. In the warmer months Wilderness Instructors sleep in their own personal tents. In the colder months the Wilderness Instructors sleep in a tent set up for the team with wood heating stoves. While at base camp the team sleeps in bunkhouses equipped with the bare essentials (i.e. beds, wood heat, grey water sink and electricity)
Do you have any positions available for interns?
Yes, we do offer internships for a minimum of two months. We offer on the job learning and an opportunity to present a final project. A $100 Education Contribution per month of internship is offered.
Where is your base of operations?
Our Field House is located in Springfield, Maine (Northern Penobscot County). When in the field, our trips are generally within a two and a half hour radius of our base. Our seasonally appropriate activities include hiking and canoe until the snow and ice restricts our activities. We then snowshoe until ice out in spring.
Who may I contact if I have any further questions?
The Human Resources Department is available if you have additional questions.
Need more help?
For additional information and questions, please contact our Admissions Department at
1-800-916-9755 or via email at Email: nhyw@earthlink.net
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