Outdoor Youth Counselor

our Program • Baton Rouge, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Eckerd Connects’ Camp E-Nini-Hassee is hiring Outdoor Youth Counselors for its residential outdoor therapeutic program in Floral City, Florida. Counselors live on-site and support girls ages 12 to 17, providing daily supervision, hygienic oversight, therapeutic support, group counseling, mentoring, and outdoor therapeutic activities. The role supports 10–12 residents who may experience challenges such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, family conflict, neglect, or poor academic performance.

Counselors provide a structured, safe living environment and serve as co-teachers while residents attend the on-site school. They monitor behavior and help maintain an environment conducive to learning. This is a live-in position with flexible availability and supervision responsibilities 24 hours a day, five days per week, including some nights and weekends. Counselors sleep during the 24-hour period; Night Watch employees assist with overnight supervision. The schedule allows two days off per week.

Counselors reside on-site adjacent to youth campsites in open-air cabins during their five working days. Fully furnished on-site housing is provided at no cost, including housing for rest and refreshment during days off; alternatively, counselors may arrange and fund off-site housing. Relocation to the site is required. The position offers leadership development, professional growth, and advancement opportunities. Starting salary is $36,500.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to reside in open-air cabins during working days.
• Ability to walk regularly throughout wilderness terrain.
• Ability to work a 24-hour/five-day schedule with flexible availability, including some nights and weekends.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a wilderness setting and work outdoors and/or in varying weather conditions.
• Must complete Level 2 background screening through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
• Relocation to the on-site location is required.

Responsibilities

• 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 activities.
• Support and guide 10–12 teenage girls experiencing personal, family, emotional, or academic challenges.
• Build positive relationships with residents and mentor them as they navigate personal and educational challenges.
• Serve as a co-teacher while youth attend the on-site school each day.
• Monitor youth behavior and ensure the environment is conducive to learning.
• Provide overall youth supervision 24 hours a day for five days per week, including support during crisis situations.
• Use conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.

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 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