Live-In Outdoor Youth Counselor | Therapeutic Wilderness

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

PTO 19 days

Paid holidays

Retirement match 5%

Flexible spending accounts

Meal provided

Job summary

Camp E-Nini-Hassee in Floral City, FL is seeking Outdoor Youth Counselors to live on-site at a residential wilderness camp for girls aged 12–18. The role includes daily therapeutic activities, supervision, and on-site schooling support.

Position offers on-site housing, 19 days PTO in the first year, holidays, and a path for growth and leadership development. Requires a bachelor’s degree and background screening. Relocation to Floral City is noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and reside in open-air cabins.
• Ability to work outdoors in wilderness conditions.
• This position requires Level 2 background screening.

Responsibilities

• This position lives with girls ages 12 to 17, providing daily hygienic oversight, therapeutic support/group counseling related to teenage girls, and therapeutic outdoor adventures.
• The Outdoor Youth Counselor provides therapeutic support to 10-12 teenage girls who struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, neglect, and poor academic performance.
• Provide daily supervision and support to residents in a structured and safe living environment. Serve as a co-teacher while youth attend the on-site school each day. Monitor youth behavior and ensure environment is conducive to learning.
• You will have the unique opportunity to live on-site and foster positive relationships, guiding and mentoring youth as they navigate personal and educational challenges.
• As a live-in residential counselor, flexible schedule availability is required including some nights and weekends. Responsible for overall supervision of the youth which includes supervision 24 hours a day for 5 days a week. The purpose of 24/5 flexible schedule availability while on-site is to support residents in crisis situations and provide conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques. Counselors are also sleeping during the 24 hour day and Night Watch employees assist with night supervision.
• Opportunity for growth and leadership development.

Skills

Outdoor work

Counseling

Wilderness setting

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University

Job description

Camp E-Nini-Hassee in Floral City, FL is seeking Outdoor Youth Counselors to live on-site at a residential wilderness camp for girls aged 12–18. The role includes daily therapeutic activities, supervision, and on-site schooling support.

Position offers on-site housing, 19 days PTO in the first year, holidays, and a path for growth and leadership development. Requires a bachelor’s degree and background screening. Relocation to Floral City is noted in the posting.