Outdoor Youth Counselor

our Program • Philadelphia, PA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Eckerd Connects’ Camp E-Nini-Hassee is hiring Outdoor Youth Counselors for its residential therapeutic wilderness program for girls in Floral City, Florida. Counselors live on-site and support girls ages 12–17, providing daily supervision, hygienic oversight, therapeutic support, group counseling, mentoring, and outdoor therapeutic activities. Counselors work with 10–12 residents who may face challenges including low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, family conflict, neglect, and academic difficulties. They also serve as co-teachers while residents attend the on-site school, monitor behavior, and help maintain a safe, learning-focused environment.

This is a live-in role with a flexible schedule and supervision responsibilities 24 hours a day, five days a week. Counselors are able to sleep during the 24-hour day, and Night Watch employees assist with overnight supervision. The position requires on-site residence during working days; counselors may also choose to live off-site in self-funded housing. Fully furnished on-site housing is provided at no cost, including housing for counselors to use on their two days off each week. Counselors reside in open-air cabins adjacent to the youth campsites.

Camp E-Nini-Hassee is an outdoor therapeutic residential program founded in 1969. It provides a strength-based, reality-therapy environment with staff alliances, group therapy, family services, individualized treatment, outdoor experiences, and accredited on-site education. The position offers opportunities for leadership development, professional growth, and advancement. Starting salary is $36,500.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and walk regularly across wilderness terrain.
• Ability to reside in open-air cabins during working days and work in a wilderness setting with exposure to outdoor and weather conditions.
• Flexible schedule availability, including some nights and weekends.
• Ability to meet the Level 2 background screening requirement through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support to 10–12 teenage girls experiencing personal, family, emotional, or academic challenges.
• Provide daily supervision and support to residents in a structured and safe living environment.
• Provide daily hygienic oversight, therapeutic support, group counseling, and therapeutic outdoor adventures.
• Build positive relationships with residents and guide and mentor them through personal and educational challenges.
• Serve as a co-teacher while youth attend the on-site school each day.
• Monitor youth behavior and help ensure the environment is conducive to learning.
• Provide overall supervision of youth 24 hours a day, five days a week, including support during crises and conflict resolution and de-escalation.
• Reside on-site during working days in an open-air cabin adjacent to youth campsites.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 19 days of paid time off during the first year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability.
• Group term life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary term life insurance.
• Meals provided when on duty.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• PTO Exchange.
• On-site housing provided at no cost.
• Relocation assistance provided.
• Opportunity for leadership development, professional growth, and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level