Outdoor Youth Counselor Floral City FL
Company: Eckerd Connects
Location: Washington
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Location Address: 7027 East Stage Coach Trail, Floral City, FL
34436Hiring Immediately. Relocation Assistance Provided. Are you a
recent graduate? Do you have a bachelor's degree, love to work
outdoors and want to make the world a better place for at-risk
teenage girls? Camp E-Nini-Hassee is the place for you Eckerd
Connects' Camp E-Nini-Hassee is seeking females for our Outdoor
Residential Youth Counselor position in Floral City, Florida. This
position lives with girls ages 12 to 17, providing daily hygienic
oversight, therapeutic support/group counseling related to teenage
girls, and therapeutic outdoor adventures such as canoeing
backpacking and ropes course activities.Make more than a Living,
Make a DifferenceOur Benefits:Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision
Insurance19 days of Paid Time Off the first year11 paid
holidaysRetirement savings plan with employer match up to
5%Flexible spending accountsPaid short-term and voluntary long-term
disabilityGroup Term Life and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary term life
insuranceAdditional Benefits:Free room and board provided in an
on-campus house for days offMeals provided when on dutyCompensation
Range up to $38,000. Compensation range includes base salary plus
room and board.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Outdoor Youth
Counselor provides therapeutic support to 10-12 teenage girls who
struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, family
conflicts, neglect, and poor academic performance. Position is 24
hours a day for 5 days per week.The Outdoor Youth Counselor
participates in the implementation of outdoor education (e.g. canoe
trips, backpack trips, ropes course, fine arts, etc.), receiving
training in CPR/First Aid, Lifeguarding, basic water safety, and
other outdoor safety training.QualificationsBachelor's degree
required.Willingness to work a 24hr/ five-day work weekAbility to
appropriately role-model and willingness to share in the emotional
experiences of teenage girls, and develop relationships, crisis
management, problem-solving, and team building skill setsPhysical
ability to stand for extended amounts of time, as well as walk
regularly throughout the wilderness terrain 24hr/five-day work
weekMaintain a positive attitude in a wilderness setting, with
exposure to outdoors and/or weather conditions This job description
is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be
construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be
performed by a person so classified.Our Program LocationEckerd
Connects Camp E-Nini-Hassee7027 East Stage Coach Trail Floral City,
FL 34436About Us Video: Facebook: Instagram: About our ProgramCamp
E-Nini-Hassee was founded in 1969 by Jack and Ruth Eckerd as the
first outdoor therapeutic program for girls at-risk in the
southeast. We provide a positive, strength-based environment for
girls ages 12-18 to experience nurturing guidance.We present a
reality-therapy approach in a residential, outdoor therapeutic
environment, using alliances with staff and group therapy to
provide safety, adventure, and education. Each girl receives
individualized treatment and is supported with family services. We
provide an accredited education on site with certified teachers and
transferable credits.We help girls considered at-risk who are
struggling with school, causing family conflicts, experimenting
with drugs, experiencing depression, have low self-esteem, or are
exhibiting emotional problems and behavioral issues.To learn more
about our program copy and paste the link below into your browser:
Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") considers all
qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national
origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Eckerd
Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm
employment eligibility.youthoutdoor therapywilderness therapy
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