Outdoor Youth Counselor

our Program • Floral City, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Counselors provide supervision and support in a structured, safe living environment and serve as co-teachers while youth attend the on-site school. The role follows a flexible 24-hours-a-day, five-days-a-week on-site schedule to support residents in crises and provide conflict resolution and de-escalation. Counselors also sleep during the 24-hour day, and Night Watch employees assist with overnight supervision. The position offers opportunities for leadership development, professional growth, and advancement.

Counselors reside on-site adjacent to youth campsites in open-air cabins during their five working days per week. Furnished on-site housing is provided at no cost, including housing for the two days off each week; counselors may instead choose self-funded off-site housing. Relocation to the area is required, and relocation assistance is provided. The starting salary is $36,500.

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 regularly walk across wilderness terrain.
• Ability to work a flexible 24-hour, five-day-per-week schedule, including some nights and weekends.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a wilderness setting with exposure to outdoor and weather conditions.
• Relocation to the on-site location is required.
• Must complete Level 2 background screening through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

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 adventures.
• Support and mentor 10–12 teenage girls 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 help maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Provide supervision 24 hours a day, five days a week, and respond to resident crisis situations.
• Use conflict-resolution and de-escalation techniques.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 19 days of paid time off in 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.
• Opportunity for leadership development, professional growth, and advancement.

What This Job Offers

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