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What is an internship nature guide?

Internship nature guides are individuals, often students or recent graduates, who assist in leading groups through natural environments as part of an internship program. Their duties typically include educating visitors about local ecosystems, wildlife, and conservation practices, as well as ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants. These internships provide hands-on experience in environmental education, outdoor leadership, and natural resource management. Participants gain valuable skills and knowledge that can help them pursue careers in ecology, outdoor education, or environmental science.

What is the difference between Internship Nature Guide vs Nature Interpreter?

AspectInternship Nature GuideNature Interpreter
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some positions may prefer related courseworkSimilar; often requires knowledge of ecology and environmental science
Work EnvironmentOutdoor settings, parks, reserves, guided toursVisitor centers, parks, outdoor educational programs
Employer & Industry UsageTourism, conservation organizations, parksEnvironmental agencies, parks, educational institutions
Common Search & ComparisonInternship Nature Guide vs Nature Interpreter

Both roles involve outdoor education and environmental awareness, but a Nature Interpreter typically focuses on explaining ecological concepts to visitors, often requiring more specialized knowledge. An Internship Nature Guide usually emphasizes guiding tours and assisting visitors, often as a training position. The key difference lies in the depth of interpretive skills and educational responsibilities.

What are common challenges faced by internship nature guides, and how can I prepare for them?

Internship Nature Guides often encounter challenges such as adapting to unpredictable weather, managing diverse group dynamics, and effectively communicating complex ecological concepts to audiences of varying ages and backgrounds. Preparing for these challenges involves developing strong outdoor survival skills, practicing public speaking, and familiarizing yourself with local flora and fauna. It's also helpful to be flexible and maintain a positive attitude, as environmental conditions and group needs can change rapidly during tours.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an internship nature guide?

To thrive as an Internship Nature Guide, you typically need a solid understanding of local ecology, environmental education, and a passion for outdoor activities, often supported by coursework in biology or environmental science. Familiarity with GPS devices, map reading, and basic first aid certification are commonly required technical skills. Excellent communication, leadership, and enthusiasm for teaching others are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure safe, engaging, and informative experiences for participants while fostering respect for nature.
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IRTS/RCS Casual Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) (Cambridge, MN)

Residential Services, Inc.

Cambridge, MN • On-site

$22 - $23/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) has a casual Mental Health Practitioner opening with our Lotus Grace program in Cambridge, MN. This position will work within a 24/7 Residential Crisis Stabilization (RCS) and Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) team to develop and implement treatment plans and services that enable the service recipient to develop and enhance psychiatric stability, personal and emotional adjustment and independent living and community skills. If you are compassionate, warm-hearted, and reliable with a passion for advocating for others, apply to join our team!
This role provides coverage on an as-needed basis, with an expectation of at least two shifts per month, including one weekend shift. Available shifts may include 7:00am-3:00pm, 8:00am-4:00pm, 2:00pm-10:00pm, or 3:00pm-11:00pm.
Salary: $22.00-$23.00 per hour
About RSI Lotus Grace:
Located on a serene 20-acre hobby farm in Cambridge, MN, RSI's Lotus Grace IRTS & RCS setting is designed to support up to five people. The mission at Lotus Grace is to assist in addressing mental health in our community by providing services aimed to meet the immediate support needs of people experiencing mental health crises in a licensed residential setting. Our unique nature-based setting, complete with a variety of farm animals, creates a peaceful environment for healing, growth, and recovery.
What we offer:

  • Health and dental insurance (Full-time)
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time staff
  • Paid training
  • $500 refer-a-friend bonus
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Long-term disability and life insurance (Full-time)
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Employee wellness & resource programs
  • Employee recognition & rewards programs
  • Eligible employees may qualify for tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness through state and federal assistance programs.

What You'll do as a Mental Health Practitioner:
As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will work with the treatment team in developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment programs for adults experiencing psychiatric instability. You will provide support and services that are rehabilitative and help the recipient to develop and enhance psychiatric stability, social competencies, personal and emotional adjustment, and independent living skills. Key responsibilities will include:
  • Develop treatment plans, functional assessments, individual abuse prevention plans, level of care assessments and discharge summaries and plans, ensuring that they are implemented, reviewed, revised as necessary and reported on as required by licenser/certification standard.
  • Encourage consumer empowerment by promoting individual participation in support service development and provide service recipients with mental illness symptom management and relapse prevention skills to enable them to manage their mental illness.
  • Safely monitor and guide the activities of each person, taking into account the person's level of behavioral and psychiatric stability, cultural needs, and vulnerabilities.
  • Provide supervision, assistance, and training to meet the physical and personal needs of people receiving services (e.g., health, grooming, bathing, toileting, eating, socialization).
  • Provide appropriate supervision and crisis prevention intervention and resolution techniques, following agency policies and procedures, risk management plans and individual support plans.
  • Provide accurate medication administration and documentation in accordance with RSI's policies.
  • Assist people receiving services with household responsibilities (e.g. shopping, meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, budgeting, banking) and transportation allowing them to achieve maximum independence based upon individual skills and abilities.
  • Respond to the needs, desires and interests of people receiving services through proper review, implementation, and assessment of services, in accordance with the individual treatment support plans.
  • Complete thorough and accurate documentation ensuring all documentation is completed within the required time frames.
  • Attend trainings and meetings as required by RSI policy and licensing requirements, including weekly team meetings.

For this position, you will need:
  • To pass a post-offer background and MVR check
You will also need to meet one of the following qualification requirements:
  • Have at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related field and 2000 hours of experience with individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury, or developmental disabilities; or
  • Have at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related field and havecompleted a practicum or internship that focused on behavioral sciences or related field that required direct interaction with individuals served; or
  • Have 4000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities; or
  • Have 2000 hours of experience providing services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury, or developmental disabilities and receive treatment supervision at least once per week until obtaining 4000 hours of experience; or
  • Have a master's or other graduate degree in a behavioral sciences or related field.

How to Apply:
You can apply online by visiting our employment website at www.rsi.jobs . You may also fill out a paper application at any of our office locations. Interviews are conducted over the phone, video chat, or in person.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department at (218) 727-2696 or info@residentialservices.org .
Learn more about RSI by visiting our website and liking us on Facebook.
Salary: $22.00-$23.00 per hour
RSI is a 2022-2025 Star Tribune Top Workplace in Minnesota!
Enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by providing innovative services that promote inclusion and self-determination.
RSI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.
Keywords: advocate, behavioral, behavioral sciences, behavioral specialist, caregiver, community advisor, community resources, community support staff, counseling, counselor, crisis intervention, crisis prevention, crisis stabilization, developmental disabilities, disabilities, disability, healthcare, household management, human services, intensive, IRTS, mental health, person-centered, psychology, RCS, rehabilitation, residential, residential crisis, residential counselor, social services, special needs, support services, supported living, therapy, treatment
Department: Program Services This is a part time position

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