ANASAZI Foundation - Preparing parents and children to turn their hearts to one another, begin anew, and walk in harmony in the wilderness of the world.
Job Opportunities
TrailWalkers
2010 Training Dates
April 22-27
May 13-18
July 29-Aug 3
September 9-14
November 4-9
(dates subject to change)
If you have interest in the fields of youth leadership development, recreation management, psychology, social work, corrections, juvenile justice, family sciences, or education, we invite you to apply.
 
RECEIVE TRAINING IN
  • The ANASAZI Way ™
  • The Choice™(The Arbinger Institute, www.arbinger.com)
  • The Choice in Intervention ™
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Outdoor Survival Skills (as written by Larry D. Olsen)
  • Maps, Radio, GPS, and Orienteering
 
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
ANASAZI is now accepting applications for potential TrailWalkers. TrailWalkers work with youth 12-17 and young adults 18+ who are struggling with substance abuse and emotional and behavioral concerns. Applications should be submitted at least 2 months prior to the desired training date.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be 21 years of age or older. High School and/or College Diploma/Transcripts and/or Certificate of Degree and three (3) letters of recommendation must accompany application.  Applicants must pass a drug screen and fingerprint clearance check. Previous volunteer work or work with adolescents is preferred.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a TrailWalker your primary responsibility is to live an exemplary life, teach healthy lifeskills, and maintain a safe and caring environment. The TrailWalker work schedule is divided in to multiple "rotations" consisting of eight days in the field (remote back-country areas) followed by six days off. New hires must commit to complete eight consecutive rotations. (A commitment of six rotations is acceptable for those starting work in May.)
 
PAY
The starting pay for TrailWalkers is $95 per day. Lead TrailWalkers can earn up to $110 per day.

This could be the opportunity to 'make a difference' that you have been looking for!

Click here for application instructions and training dates

 
Receptionist/Office Assistant
The Receptionist/Office Assistant ensures each person who contacts ANASAZI Foundation is warmly greeted and helped as fully as possible. The receptionist maintains primary responsibility for initial client satisfaction and for creating a favorable first impression with potential clients and business contacts. When client needs are satisfied or when otherwise needed, the receptionist also serves as the primary administrative support for the ANASAZI office. Specific responsibilities are outlined below.
 
  • Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls to appropriate department
  • Greet and host clients/visitors in customer waiting area
  • Manage company phone system, including automated greeting, message on hold, and general voicemail
  • Coordinate mail/fax distribution, bulk mailings, and postal accounts
  • Distribute, record and reconcile petty cash
  • Maintain company calendar and event registrations/reservations
  • Monitor cleanliness, appropriateness of climate, and stocking of customer waiting area
  • Assist staff as necessary with data entry, copying, interdepartmental communication, HR processing, and other administrative duties
 
QUALIFICATIONS
The receptionist shall have a high school diploma with one-year experience as a receptionist preferred. Qualified candidates will possess superior written/verbal communication skills and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and related technologies.
 
SUPERVISION
The Receptionist/Office Assistant reports to the Vice President of Marketing and Development.
 
HOURS/COMPENSATION
Compensation is paid at an hourly rate of $8.50 per hour. Hours may be full time or part time depending on the applicant and/or company needs.

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Family Therapist - "Shadow"
DESCRIPTION
The family therapist, or Shadow, serves as the primary case management and therapy provider for clients and families while at ANASAZI. The Shadow serves as a liaison with referring professionals as well as other professionals working with clients before and after ANASAZI.

Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), or Counseling Psychology. Doctoral graduates seeking postdoctoral supervision as well as ABD are also invited to apply. Must be in good to moderate physical condition as 1-2 miles of hiking weekly is required. Employees are required to abide by organization standards of living (click here for a description)

Desired Qualifications: Well developed clinical skills in treatment with youth and families, current clinical license in the state of AZ, strong interpersonal skills and team focus.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct care
1. Therapy
  • Intake assessment and consultation with families on admission to the program.
  • Weekly individual therapy conducted in the field with program participants
  • Weekly family therapy (either in person or via phone)
  • Consultation with referring professionals, third party payers, and other treatment professionals as needed
  • Group processing as needed
2. Documentation
  • Initial psychosocial assessment report
  • Treatment plan
  • Individual, family and consultation session notes
  • Discharge summary
3. Supervision
  • Participate in weekly individual supervision for clinical cases
  • Participate in weekly clinical staffing
4. Training
  • Present clinical training to ANASAZI staff as assigned by the clinical director
  • Present clinical training to clinical staff as part of in-service rotation.
5. On-Call
  • Serve as part of the on-call team as the clinical representative on a rotating basis
Administrative
1. Meetings
  • Participate in quality assurance meetings
  • Participate in strategic planning process
  • Attend networking gatherings to promote ANASAZI principles
2. Training
  • Participate in company philosophy (The ANASAZI Way) training on a regular basis
  • Participate in training based on principles from the Arbinger Institute on a regular basis (see arbinger.com for more information).
 
BENEFITS
This position includes 95% paid health benefits, 401K, vacation time, and sick time. A company cell phone with limited minutes will also be provided.

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