Staff Member Requirements

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All Staff members meet the following requirements:

  • At least 21 years of age
  • Criminal history and fingerprint checks 
  • Pre-employment and random drug screening
  • Extensive Orientation Training and supervision before working independently
  • CPR and First Aid Training
  • Annual Positive Control System Training (de-escalation and physical safety)
  • Van Driver Safety Course
  • Annual Training Review (safety topics)
  • Medication Management (direct care/therapists)
  • 20 hours continuing education required annually
  • Outdoor Therapeutic program training
  • Ministry Insights© Personality Profile Training
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    Additionally, many staff members are trained in the following areas:

    • Wilderness First Responders, Wilderness  Advanced First Aid, Wilderness First Aid
    • Life guarding with waterfront endorsement
    • Climbing wall facilitators
    • Raft guides
    • Backpacking/camping
    • Fly fishing

    For more qualifications for specific departments, click here.

    For information about the Leadership Team, click here.