Group Facilitator

**About us**:
Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better.

**About the role -**Casual, **m**ultiple positions available**

The **Group Facilitator **delivers adventure-based activities with groups of participants of Adventure Pathways programs, including camps, expeditions, and day programs. Adventure Pathways programs aim to help people become more connected to themselves, others, God and the natural world, and this goal sits at the core of everything you will do as a Group facilitator.
- Duties include, but are not limited to:_
- Facilitate activities and provide supervision to program participants during adventure based programs
- Follow Adventure Pathways Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and relevant Work Directives in the facilitation of all activities
- Participate in organisational communication and development systems such as staff meetings, planning and review days and quality assurance programs
- Work collaboratively with other Group Facilitators to ensure the programs are delivered consistently and efficiently
- Display professionalism and courtesy in all interactions with clients and staff
- Implement contingency plans where required to address issues which affect normal service delivery and operations

**About you**:
This is a highly challenging and rewarding role that will enable you to grow and further develop leadership qualities and group facilitation skills. It is suited to applicants with a professional and energetic approach who have a passion for seeing others grow and become a healthier, more connected version of themselves through facilitating purposeful outdoor activities.
- You will also have the following skills and experience:_
- Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation or equivalent experience. Youth Work or related qualifications may also be considered with appropriate experience.
- Hold or be actively working towards at least one adventure activity specific qualification related to bush walking, rock-climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, high ropes etc.
- Working knowledge of outdoor industry risk management practices and standards, including the Australian Adventure Activity Standards.
- Previous experience facilitating adventure activities in a similar setting

**Specific Employment Requirements**:

- A valid DHS Working with Children Check
- Safe Environments for Children and Young People -have or be willing to obtain
- Provide First Aid HLTAID003 or equivalent -have or be willing to obtain
- Ability to travel within South Australia
- A valid full South Australian C Class driver’s license
- To be considered for employment with Baptist Care SA, you must have an up-to-date Covid 19 Vaccination status or be able to provide an appropriate medical exemption.
- Ability to work outside of normal office hours will be required
- Physically capable of undertaking strenuous outdoor activities.

**Why work with us?**

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.
- You’ll also receive:_
- Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay
- A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- A commitment to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Employment and other initiatives that are included in our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
- Support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees cultural and community obligations, including NAIDOC Leave and up to five days Paid Cultural Leave