OI EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The benefits of an employment relationship with Outside In include:
Full-time employees receive the following benefits on
the first of the month following 90 days of full-time service: health
insurance for the employee and all of their dependents at no cost to the
employee (this includes medical, dental, and prescription drug
coverage), life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for the
employee, and participation in our tuition reimbursement program.
OI Employment Opportunities:
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| Youth Worker |
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This year-round, full-time, live-in
position is located at our 140-acre residential campus near
Ligonier. The primary duties include facilitating the daily
activities of our students. The schedule for this position
is 7 days on followed by 7 days off. Approximate annual
compensation is $24,000. Benefits are available as listed
above. Requires employees to be at least 21 years of age,
have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, the
ability to secure satisfactory Act 33 and 34 clearances, a
satisfactory physical, and a high school diploma.
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| Weekend Trip Leader |
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This year-round, modified full-time or
part-time, live-in position works from Friday at 5:00 P.M.
to Sunday at noon. The primary duties include facilitating
adventure-based activities (such as rock climbing, hiking,
camping, caving, and mountain biking), community service
activities (such as environmental projects, fund raising
events, trail maintenance, and volunteer work at the food
bank), and educational weekends (in places like Gettysburg,
PA and Washington, D.C). As employees acquire the necessary
skills and experience to lead, they gain flexibility in
selecting what adventure-based, community service, or
educational activity is scheduled for their weekend. They
can also request to work certain weekends, depending on
their own personal schedule and availability. A modified
full-time employee in this program works every weekend with
the exception of 4 – Easter and Christmas, plus two of your
choosing. Approximate compensation for a weekend begins at
$210. Benefits are available for the modified full-time
employee as listed above except that modified full-time
employees do not receive, but may purchase, health insurance
for their dependants. Requires employees to be at least 21
years of age, have a valid driver’s license and clean
driving record, the ability to secure satisfactory Act 33
and 34 clearances, a satisfactory physical, and a high
school diploma.
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| Wilderness Instructor |
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This full-time, year-round, live-in
tripping position alternates between our 140-acre
residential campus near Ligonier and backcountry excursions
in the U.S. and Canada. Primary duties while at the
residential campus include facilitating the daily activities
of the students. Primary duties while in the backcountry
include leading trips consisting of backpacking, canoeing,
biking, rock climbing, kayaking, caving, and mountaineering.
Hours for this position vary depending on the experiential
trip and the needs of the residential campus. Benefits are
available as listed above. Requires employees to be at least
21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and clean
driving record, the ability to secure satisfactory Act 33
and 34 clearances, a satisfactory physical, and a high
school diploma.
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CBFS Family and Support Therapists |
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These
full-time or part-time positions provide in-home
and on-campus counseling for families and
individuals in need of assistance in various
aspects of everyday life. The primary duty is
to assist our clients in assessing their actions
and helping them find ways to make positive
changes in their lives. The hours worked are
unconventional and may require travel throughout
Westmoreland and surrounding counties. Benefits
are available as listed above for all full-time
employees. Requires employees to be at least 21
years of age, have a valid driver’s license and
clean driving record, the ability to secure
satisfactory Act 33 and 34 clearances, a
satisfactory physical, and at least a Bachelor’s
degree in Psychology or related field, or
related experience.
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Pathway to Recovery Addiction Counselor |
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This full-time or
part-time position is responsible for assisting
clients in facing their addiction and beginning
their path to recovery as a life-style. These
counselors may provide on campus (in-patient,
non-hospital treatment) or in home (outpatient)
sessions. These positions utilize the Stages of
Change Mode in helping our clients with their
addiction. The hours for this position are
unconventional and may require travel throughout
Westmoreland and some surrounding counties.
Benefits are available for all full-time
employees as listed above. Requires employees
to be at least 21 years of age, have a valid
driver’s license and clean driving record, the
ability to secure satisfactory Act 33 and 34
clearances, a satisfactory physical, and at
least a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or
related field, as well as experience in
addiction counseling. Master’s degree or a CAC
is preferred.
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On-Campus Case Manager |
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Case manager
positions are full-time and part of the New Path
and on-campus Pathway to Recovery programs.
These positions require interaction with all
Outside In staff, as well as, Juvenile Probation
officers and Children’s Bureau case workers.
The employee assists our clients with day to day
activities such as school work, maintaining
probation requirements, and following court
orders. Hours for this position are
unconventional and may require travel throughout
Westmoreland and surrounding counties. Benefits
are available as listed above. Requires
employees to be at least 21 years of age, have a
valid driver’s license and clean driving record,
the ability to secure satisfactory Act 33 and 34
clearances, a satisfactory physical, and a high
school diploma.
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Guided Path Case Manager |
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Case manager
positions are full-time and require interaction
with parents, Outside In staff, Juvenile
Probation officers and Children’s Bureau case
workers. Guided Path Case Managers assist our
clients in developing strategies to address day
to day activities such as school work,
maintaining probation requirements, following
court orders, building assets, and goal
setting. Hours for this position are
unconventional and include Friday evenings,
usually until about 6:30 P.M., and a minimum of
6 weekends per calendar year. Responsibilities
include completion of drug tests, health
screens, contraband searches, and group
facilitation. Reliable transportation is
required for travel throughout Westmoreland and
surrounding counties. Benefits are available as
listed above. Requires employees to be at least
21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license
and clean driving record, the ability to secure
satisfactory Act 33 and 34 clearances, a
satisfactory physical, and a high school
diploma.
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Teacher |
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This full-time or
part-time position is located at our residential
facility located near Ligonier. It is part of a
private school which may include unconventional
teaching methods. This position is year round,
including teaching summer sessions. Hours for
this position are normally 6:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M,
Monday through Friday. Benefits are available
as listed above for full-time positions.
Requires employees to be at least 21 years of
age, have a valid driver’s license and clean
driving record, the ability to secure Act 33 and
34 clearances, and a satisfactory physical.
Teaching certificate and experience preferred.
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OI Application Process:
Interested candidates may forward a cover letter,
resume, 3 personal references, and 3 professional references for one of
the following positions.
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"YWw" to apply for the full-time Youth Worker
Position
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"WTLw" to apply for the full or part-time Weekend
Trip Leader Position
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"WIw" to apply for the full-time Wilderness
Instructor Position
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“CBFSw” to apply for the full-time or part-time
Family or Support Therapist Position
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“PTRw” to apply for the full-time or part-time
Addiction Counselor Position
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“ONCMw” to apply for the full-time On-Campus Case
Manager Position
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“GPCMw” to apply for the full-time Guided Path
Case Manager Position
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“DFCw” to apply for the full-time or part-time
Teacher Position
P.O. Box 639, Greensburg, PA 15601
Fax: (724) 837-0801
e-mail
administration@outsideinschool.com
Outside In is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer and subscribes to a policy of Affirmative Action.
Theological Perspective
Dear Job Candidate,
We are excited about your interest in Outside In!
However, it is important for you to know something about who we are so
you can best evaluate your compatibility with our organizational
culture. Our spirituality is important to us and so we offer the
following remarks to share some of that information with you.
We began serving youth and families as an outreach
ministry of a local nondenominational church and we really believe it is
our God-given privilege to serve the youth and families we come in
contact with. We see it as our mission, and we routinely ask God for
strength and wisdom and sensitivity in the hope that our service will be
fruitful and effective. (We leave the extra “and” between “strength” and
“wisdom” for emphasis.) We are not a Christian organization by charter
but we are, by and large, a group of people deeply indebted to the grace
that is ours through Jesus Christ, trusting that, in love, we may be of
service to our “neighbor”.
Some people are uncomfortable with those who speak
openly of their religious beliefs. Some people are uncomfortable with
those who see their employment as a “mission” worthy of sacrifice and
deserving serious commitment. Some people are uncomfortable with praying
and being present when others pray. We openly discuss spirituality and
religion; we have strong sentiments about our work; we don’t pray as
much as we ought but we’re working on it. Please understand - we’re not
necessarily looking for people like us, but we are looking for people
who love kids and don’t have a problem getting along with people like
us. We hope our actions speak for themselves and we are inspired by the
words of St. Augustine, “Preach always, and, if necessary, use words.”
Perhaps you are looking for an opportunity to
wholeheartedly invest yourself and much of your energy into the needs of
youth and families in crisis – that would be us. I am
Your servant,
Michael C. Henkel
Executive Director
Working with Outside In Students
Dear Live-in position Job Candidate:
Outside In is excited about your interest in our organization! However,
it is important to understand what type of students we work with and the
impact on staff of live-in positions. Experience working with youths
will not necessarily prepare you for working with court referred teenage
boys.
We work with a select group of boys who have been
screened according to the presenting issues that put them in the system.
Outside In does not work with excessively violent students or those with
an extensive history of arson or sexual offenses. However, these boys
could have been involved in one or all of the above behaviors. The key
words are “excessively” and “extensive.” Most of the youths are
incorrigibles (in school or at home), truants, or committed some type of
misdemeanor (theft, simple assault, criminal conspiracy, etc.).
One critical personality trait of Outside In staff is
to be able to deal with an extensive amount of conflict and
confrontation. Not only do you need to be able to confront
appropriately, but be able to endure extended periods of conflict. It is
very beneficial to be of a large stature, which will minimize physical
confrontation; but even with that advantage, if you are not able to deal
with criticism, rejection, manipulative behavior, and continual
opposition; you will not be very happy at this job. Having to live-in
does not allow for much personal time which is usually only available
after the boys go to bed, or before they get up. We are continually
training staff on communication skills, but if you do not have a heart
for teens and are not somewhat “gifted” in working with them, this is
not a vocation to just make a living from.
One of the confrontation skills necessary is utilizing
passive restraint. Outside In conducts training classes to instruct on
proper restraining techniques. These are necessary as a last resort when
students are creating an unsafe environment either through stubbornness,
aggressiveness, or violent behavior. Most of the “acting out” of the
students is not personally directed towards staff, but usually due to
their lack of knowledge on dealing with feelings of frustration and
anger. Restraints can occur often during the course of a few days, or
not happen at all for weeks. The better communication and facilitating
skills the staff have, the less restraints that are needed.
I have covered some of the negative aspects of Outside
In to make sure you are not mislead into thinking we resemble a church
or Boy Scout camp atmosphere. However, if you are interested in
utilizing your gift of working with youths and accepting the challenge
of modifying detrimental behaviors and the values of teenage boys,
Outside In is a place where that happens. We are hard workers, but not
hard to work for represented by one of our core organizational values:
Life to the fullest!
Our therapeutic approach is through intensive group
activity. We are an adventure based program utilizing the outdoors as
much as possible as the classroom for learning.
In the full-time residential programs the boys go on
wilderness courses for 2 - 3 weeks, and then come back to our 140 acre
residential campus near Ligonier for 2 - 3 weeks. This cycle is repeated
until they have achieved a weekly average of 90% or above then allowing
them to complete our program and move on with their lives. When this
happens, we feel we have made an impact in the young man’s life and have
prepared him to make wise decisions leading to a productive lifestyle.
In the weekend supervision program the boys are
engaged in adventure based programming, community service projects, and
experiential education trips to enhance learning. The boys participate
in challenging outdoor activities, helping to improve communities, and
experiential learning by visiting major cities (Pittsburgh, D.C.
Gettysburg) and memorials. Seven weekends are to be completed along with
case management in the home. Services can be extended if the student
needs more intervention. The effective implementation of these services
fulfills our mission statement of “Challenging young men to make right
Choices for positive Change”!
Our ultimate reward is when the boys return and relate
how much of a difference Outside In made in their lives. This is
exemplified by having had some staff that were once students in the
program. This letter is written for clarification on
the Outside In working environment and will hopefully assist in your
search for the job that you desire.
Regards,
Christine Dumm
Business Manager
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