Group Services Instructor (Fall- 30 Day)

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Senior Living Services and Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries.

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for facilitating or assisting in the facilitation of a variety of Wilderness group activities including Weekend trail based groups and leading 30-day Wilderness Treck programs.
• Provides leadership and supervision to all participating clients/groups involved in the Wilderness Program's group services.
• Provides technical and logistical support for designated activities, e.g. rock climbing, canoeing, high ropes, climbing tower and other initiatives.
• Ensures that course policies and procedures are understood and adhered to.

Education/Training: A Bachelor's degree in Experiential Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Outdoor Education or related field of study normally required.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years' experience in related position normally required.

ADA: Ability to walk, climb and otherwise maneuver in a rustic setting; ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills

Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for Full-Time and Part-Time employees. Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We also offer tuition assistance, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and the ability to earn referral bonuses up to $3,000.

Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled