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Organizational Summary

Boulder Crest Foundation is a pioneering nonprofit organization that exists to ensure that service members, veterans, first responders, and their families can thrive in the aftermath of struggle, stress, hardship, and trauma. For far too many of these remarkable men and women, the cost of service to community and country is the quality of their lives. Too often, that cost comes in the form of suicide - which claims the lives of 20 members of the military and veteran community daily, and we lose more first responders than in the line of duty every year. We need a new and innovative approach, which is why Boulder Crest Foundation exists.

Boulder Crest is the global leader in the development, delivery, study, and scale of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) based programs for times of struggle. As a $10+ million a year organization, Boulder Crest delivers these programs at our wellness centers in Arizona (Sonoita), Texas (Italy), and Virginia (Bluemont), through our Mobile Training Teams (MTT), and through partnerships with nonprofit organizations and first responder departments in more than a dozen states across the country. The Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth is the leading global center focused on the theory, research, and application of Posttraumatic Growth, and is chaired by the founder of PTG, Dr Richard Tedeschi.

Job Summary

The PATHH Guides report to the Program Director for the planning, preparation, coordination, and delivery of PATHH programs focused on cultivating and facilitating programs for combat veterans and their family members, and first responders who are struggling with stress. Through intensive and immersive training, PATHH Guides enable participants to transform times of deep struggle into profound strength and lifelong growth and live the great lives they deserve – full of passion, purpose, growth, and service.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Participate in all Warrior PATHH programs (estimate: 13 per year, 3 SWS PATHH, and 1 Military Teen Retreat), which will require staying at the facility for 5 days during the program, including Pre-PATHH and the PATHH Program.
• Become trained, certified, and proficient as a PATHH Guide, working diligently through the PATHH Guide Continuum and accompanying activities, including hiking, archery, equine activities, TRX, and module delivery.
• Participate in all Boulder Crest training programs and professional development as directed by the Director of Programs.
• During programs, assist with caring for equipment and horses.
• Ensure quality reception, support, service, and experience for all Boulder Crest static and mobile facility program participants.
• Perform functional duties as assigned - this includes but is not limited to recruiting and interviewing for PATHH programs, support with survey collection, alumni outreach, and utilization of the MyPATHH App.
• Ensure participant information is added to the alumni database to maintain contact through the 90-day program.
• Develop content for the MyPATHH learning application and support students along their PATHH journey.
• Participate in all Program, Staff, and Management meetings as scheduled.
• Live Boulder Crest Foundation and PATHH Guide non-negotiable practices and principles at all times.
• Assists with general facility maintenance as schedule allows and the need arises.
• Assists with onsite events/fundraisers/outreach as directed by the Executive Director and/or Director of Programs.

Capabilities Required

• Be professional and work within a team.
• Ability to remain flexible with dynamic and, at times, emotional situations that arise during programs.
• Great people skills. Skilled at educating and instructing peers, as well as conflict resolution.
• Good Communicator in both written and oral forms. Must be able to communicate (in the English language) with remote facility employees and third-party contractors.

Minimum Qualifications

The PATHH Guide must be a combat veteran or first responder and possess an education and professional background commensurate with this position. The PATHH Guide will typically have a bachelor's degree or equivalent or have served in military or first responder leadership positions with 6-10 years (plus) experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the PATHH Guide is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear. The position requires extensive computer use, so the employee must have sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

The PATHH Guide must be able to travel to attend PATHH Programs, and other events as required to acquire and maintain proficiency in fulfilling the position's responsibilities. A driver's license and a good driving record are required to use company vehicles.

Work Environment

The work environment is small business facility. This is a full time, onsite position. The noise level is usually low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

A background check will be required before an offer of employment is made.