Outdoor Youth Counselor

our Program•Columbia, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Eckerd Connects’ Camp E-Nini-Hassee is hiring Outdoor Youth Counselors at its residential therapeutic wilderness camp for girls in Floral City, Florida. Counselors live on-site and support girls ages 12 to 17 who may face challenges including low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, family conflict, neglect, and academic difficulties. The program provides strength-based guidance in a structured residential setting, with group therapy, outdoor activities, family services, and accredited on-site education. Counselors work a flexible 24-hour, five-day schedule while living at camp, with two days off per week. They reside in open-air cabins near youth campsites during workdays; furnished on-site housing is also available at no cost for days off, or counselors may choose self-funded off-site housing. Night Watch employees assist with overnight supervision. The position offers leadership development and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Ability to meet a flexible 24-hour, five-day work schedule, including some nights and weekends.
Physical ability to stand for extended periods, live in open-air cabins during working days, and walk regularly across wilderness terrain.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a wilderness setting with exposure to outdoor and weather conditions.
Must complete Level 2 background screening through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
On-site relocation is required.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic support to 10–12 teenage girls, including group counseling and support related to their needs and challenges.
Provide daily supervision and support to residents in a structured, safe living environment.
Provide daily hygienic oversight.
Serve as a co-teacher while youth attend the on-site school and monitor behavior to ensure the environment is conducive to learning.
Build positive relationships with youth and guide and mentor them through personal and educational challenges.
Supervise youth for 24 hours a day, five days a week, including responding to crisis situations and using conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
Participate in therapeutic outdoor adventures.

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.
Starting salary of $36,500 with opportunity for leadership development, professional growth, and advancement.