Experiential Specialist

At Eagle Village, we don’t just show up for a job—we show up for kids who need hope, healing, and a second chance. For over 55 years, we’ve been the place where transformation happens, where young lives take a turn for the better, and where families find the support they need. Nestled in the heart of Michigan’s woodlands, our campus is more than just a workplace—it’s a sanctuary for growth, resilience, and new beginnings. Every day, our team makes a lasting impact, guiding youth toward brighter futures through love, structure, and unwavering support. We’re proud to be certified as a Best Christian Workplace, a recognition that reflects our commitment to creating a healthy, faith-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired. If you’re looking for a career with meaning—where your work truly matters—this is it. Join us in changing lives—one child at a time.

MISSION: Through God’s help and love, we serve, value and equip children and families for success.

VISION: Eagle Village will be the leading healing center innovatively working with today’s ever-changing youth families and communities. Through spiritual growth & heart-changing experiences, we are committed to program excellence, empowering staff & partnering with communities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Adhere to the policies and procedures of Eagle Village and State of Michigan.
2. Maintain communication with Residential (Family Counselor, Residential Team Supervisor, or other) Staff to ensure program quality.
3. Available to work evenings and weekends required.
4. Assist with, maintain and update all required writings and procedures regarding Michigan Licensing, ACCT certifications and continue a reasonable knowledge and professionalism of the field of Wilderness and Experiential Programing.
5. Maintain certifications in all relevant areas of needed programming: lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, Wilderness First Responder.
6. Provide therapeutic experiential and recreational programming and group interventions to all residential houses (i.e. Interventions, group building, team building). Provide documentation/reports to Therapists and Program Director as requested.
7. Provide individualized therapeutic interventions for youth, minimum of 2 (two) interventions per house per week.
8. Develop and implement routine wilderness trips for residential houses. Program minimum of two (2) five (5) day trips per year per house, encompassing therapeutic goals of the residential houses.
9. Facilitate programming at Legacy Weekends, and serve as lead facilitator for experience.
10. Provide athletic and physical conditioning events for residential youth 4-7 (four to seven) times per week.
11. Maintain and assist with equipment inventories and ordering for all recreational and out trips in cooperation with the Camp Coordinator.
12. Assist with training and development of Eagle Village Staff in Experiential and Wilderness based programs.
13. Provide monthly documentation of areas serviced and programs completed to supervisor and Executive Leadership Team.
14. Provide therapeutic documentation of resident participation level and therapeutic impact that occurred in the activity or experience.
15. Attend inter-team and interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings as indicated by Residential Needs and Request.
16. Must be willing and able to work effectively with at risk youth, and youth impacted by trauma.
17. Must be able to work under physically demanding and at times stressful conditions.
18. Must be emotionally stable and have the ability to adapt to changing conditions.
19. Must attend all required trainings and maintain current certification in approved behavioral management techniques.
20. Must attend all team meetings for your team, as well as residential team meetings.
21. Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by supervisor or administration.