Outdoor Youth Counselor

our Program • Baltimore, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Eckerd Connects’ Camp E-Nini-Hassee is hiring Outdoor Youth Counselors for its residential facility in Floral City, Florida. Counselors live and work at an 860-acre outdoor therapeutic wilderness camp serving at-risk girls ages 12 to 17. The role provides daily supervision, hygienic oversight, therapeutic support, group counseling, mentoring, and outdoor activities for residents facing challenges such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, neglect, and poor academic performance. Counselors also serve as co-teachers while residents attend the on-site school and help maintain an environment conducive to learning.

This is a live-in position with a flexible schedule and supervision responsibilities 24 hours a day, five days per week. Counselors reside on-site in open-air cabins adjacent to the youth campsites during their work days. Furnished on-site housing is also provided at no cost for days off, or counselors may choose to live off-site in self-funded housing. Night Watch employees assist with night supervision, and counselors sleep during the 24-hour day. The position requires relocation to the site. The starting salary is $36,500, with opportunities for leadership development, professional growth, and advancement.

Camp E-Nini-Hassee provides a strength-based, reality-therapy approach in a residential outdoor setting, combining staff alliances, group therapy, adventure, education, and individualized treatment with family services. The program offers accredited on-site education with certified teachers and transferable credits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 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 work week with flexible schedule availability, including some nights and weekends.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a wilderness setting with exposure to the outdoors and weather conditions.
• Relocation to the on-site facility is required.
• Must complete Level 2 background screening through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support to 10–12 teenage girls experiencing personal, emotional, family, and academic challenges.
• Provide daily supervision and support to residents in a structured and safe living environment.
• Provide daily hygienic oversight, therapeutic support, and group counseling related to teenage girls.
• Lead and support therapeutic outdoor adventures.
• 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.
• 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 supervision while on-site for five days per week.
• Support residents in crisis situations and provide 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 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.
• Relocation assistance provided.
• Opportunity for leadership development, professional growth, and advancement.

What This Job Offers

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