Field Lead: Outdoor Safety & Navigation Pro

ANASAZI Foundation; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ANASAZI Foundation in Mesa, Arizona seeks a Back-Up / RidgeWalker to provide leadership, safety oversight, navigation, transport, and logistical support within our Outdoor Behavioral Health Care Program.

You will work with TrailWalkers and YoungWalkers in remote environments, assisting the clinical team while maintaining field safety boundaries; candidates should have a high school diploma, current CPR/First Aid, a valid driver's license, and relevant outdoor program experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six months of ANASAZI field experience or comparable direct-care/outdoor program experience.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required by law and ANASAZI policy.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving eligibility/insurance requirements for assigned vehicle operation.
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA), Wilderness First Responder (WFR), EMT, or other advanced first-aid certification as required for assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide field leadership, guidance, and support to TrailWalkers and YoungWalkers.
• Assist with continuous protective oversight and client safety in remote outdoor environments.
• Navigate using maps, GPS, established routes, and other approved navigation resources.
• Monitor weather, terrain, water availability, environmental hazards, staffing, supplies, and other conditions affecting field safety.
• Safely operate ANASAZI vehicles on paved, unpaved, and rugged roads, including four-wheel-drive vehicles when assigned.
• Support client treatment goals established by the clinical team while maintaining appropriate behavioral health role boundaries.
• Assist staff with behavioral concerns, conflict resolution, de-escalation, and crisis situations.

Skills

Field leadership

Outdoor safety

Navigation

Emergency response

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS navigation tools

Vehicle operation

Job description

ANASAZI Foundation in Mesa, Arizona seeks a Back-Up / RidgeWalker to provide leadership, safety oversight, navigation, transport, and logistical support within our Outdoor Behavioral Health Care Program.

You will work with TrailWalkers and YoungWalkers in remote environments, assisting the clinical team while maintaining field safety boundaries; candidates should have a high school diploma, current CPR/First Aid, a valid driver's license, and relevant outdoor program experience.