Live-In Outdoor Youth Counselor — Wilderness Therapy

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing provided

Low-cost medical, dental & vision

PTO and holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

PSLF eligible employer

Meal provided on duty

Job summary

Eckerd Connects' Camp E-Nini-Hassee, located in Floral City, FL, seeks Outdoor Youth Counselors to live on-site with girls ages 12–17. The role provides daily therapeutic support, group counseling, and guided outdoor adventures in a transformative wilderness program.

You will reside on-site, work a 24/5 schedule, and mentor youth to navigate personal and educational challenges while benefiting from on-site housing and related benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and live in on-site cabins.
• Must pass Level 2 background screen per Florida requirements.
• Reside on-site and work a flexible 24/5 schedule including nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Live with girls ages 12–17, providing daily hygiene oversight and therapeutic support.
• Provide therapy-related group counseling and outdoor therapeutic activities.
• Supervise residents in a structured living environment and coordinate with on-site school staff.
• Build positive mentor relationships to guide youths through personal and educational challenges.

Skills

Outdoor counseling

Therapy support

Team supervision

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Eckerd Connects' Camp E-Nini-Hassee, located in Floral City, FL, seeks Outdoor Youth Counselors to live on-site with girls ages 12–17. The role provides daily therapeutic support, group counseling, and guided outdoor adventures in a transformative wilderness program.

You will reside on-site, work a 24/5 schedule, and mentor youth to navigate personal and educational challenges while benefiting from on-site housing and related benefits.