Outdoor Youth Counselor

our Program • Raleigh, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Eckerd Connects’ Camp E-Nini-Hassee is hiring Outdoor Youth Counselors for its residential outdoor therapeutic program for at-risk girls 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 activities. They work with 10–12 residents in a structured residential setting and serve as co-teachers while youth attend the on-site school. The program uses a strength-based, reality-therapy approach and provides individualized treatment, family services, and accredited education.

This is a live-in role with a flexible schedule involving supervision for 24 hours a day, five days a week, including some nights and weekends. Counselors sleep during the 24-hour period, and Night Watch employees assist with overnight supervision. Counselors reside in open-air cabins adjacent to youth campsites during working days. Furnished on-site housing is provided at no cost, including housing for the two days off per week; off-site, self-funded housing is also an option. Relocation to the site is required, and relocation assistance is provided. The role offers opportunities for leadership development, professional growth, and advancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, reside in open-air cabins during working days, and 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 with exposure to weather conditions.
• Must complete Level 2 background screening through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
• Must relocate on-site; an option to reside off-site in self-funded housing is available.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support to 10–12 teenage girls experiencing challenges such as 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.
• Provide daily hygienic oversight and therapeutic group counseling related to teenage girls.
• Serve as a co-teacher while youth attend the on-site school and monitor behavior to maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Build positive relationships with residents and guide and mentor them as they navigate personal and educational challenges.
• Provide overall supervision of youth, including 24-hour coverage for five days per week, and support residents in crisis situations 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 coverage.
• 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