Outdoor Youth Counselor – Girls’ Residential Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid Time Off 19 days

11 paid holidays

Employer match up to 5%

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Group Term Life and AD&D

Voluntary life insurance

Meals provided when on duty

PSLF Eligible Employer

PTO Exchange

On-Site Housing Provided

Job summary

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. is seeking Outdoor Youth Counselors for Camp E-Nini-Hassee in Floral City, Florida. Live-in role supporting 12-17-year-old girls with therapeutic outdoor activities and daily supervision.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree and a willingness to reside on-site. The position offers housing, benefits, and opportunities for leadership development while serving a mission-driven program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University.
• Physical ability to stand for extended amounts of time, reside in open-air cabins during working days, as well as walk regularly throughout the wilderness terrain 24hr/five-day work week.
• This position requires Level 2 background screening through Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University.

Job description

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. is seeking Outdoor Youth Counselors for Camp E-Nini-Hassee in Floral City, Florida. Live-in role supporting 12-17-year-old girls with therapeutic outdoor activities and daily supervision.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree and a willingness to reside on-site. The position offers housing, benefits, and opportunities for leadership development while serving a mission-driven program.