Outdoor Youth Counselor

our Program • Detroit, MI

2d • 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 on an 860-acre outdoor therapeutic wilderness camp serving girls ages 12 to 17. They provide daily supervision, hygienic oversight, therapeutic support, group counseling, mentoring, and therapeutic outdoor activities for 10–12 residents experiencing challenges such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, family conflict, neglect, or poor academic performance. Counselors also co-teach while residents attend the on-site school and help maintain a safe, structured environment conducive to learning.

This is a live-in position with a flexible schedule that includes some nights and weekends. Counselors provide supervision 24 hours a day, five days per week, supporting residents in crisis and using conflict-resolution and de-escalation techniques. Counselors sleep during the 24-hour period, and Night Watch employees assist with overnight supervision. On-site housing is provided, and off-site, self-funded housing is also an option. Relocation to the on-site location is required.

Camp E-Nini-Hassee provides a strength-based residential outdoor therapeutic program for at-risk girls, combining staff relationships, group therapy, adventure, education, individualized treatment, and family services. The program includes an accredited on-site school with certified teachers and transferable credits. The role 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, reside in open-air cabins during working days, and walk regularly across wilderness terrain.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a wilderness setting and work with exposure to the outdoors and weather conditions.
• Flexible schedule availability, including some nights and weekends, for a 24-hour-per-day, five-days-per-week supervision schedule.
• Relocation on-site 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, family, emotional, or academic challenges.
• Provide daily supervision and support to residents in a structured and safe living environment.
• Provide daily hygienic oversight and therapeutic support, including group counseling.
• Lead or participate in therapeutic outdoor adventures.
• 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.
• Foster positive relationships with residents and guide and mentor them through personal and educational challenges.
• Provide overall youth supervision 24 hours a day, five days a week, including support during crises.
• Use conflict-resolution and de-escalation techniques.
• Reside on-site during working days and support residents within the camp setting.

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.
• Starting salary of $36,500.

What This Job Offers

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