Master Counselor/Teacher

Eckerd Connects’ Camp E-Nini-Hassee is seeking Outdoor Youth Counselors for our residential facilityin 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 Difference

Our Benefits: 

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off 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
• PTO Exchange

Salary Rate: $43,000

Position Concept
Responsible for the supervision and direction of Counselor/Teachers within groups to establish a balanced therapeutic and educational program. Also, responsible for the awareness of the total camp operation and is ready to assume any duties or responsibilities necessary to ensure successful operation of the group or camp.

Essential Functions

• Supervise, direct and evaluate the work of Youth Counselor/Teacher and Senior Youth Counselor/Teacher subordinates.
• Interview and select applicants for Youth Counselor/Teacher positions in collaboration with immediate supervisor.
• Ensure that group plans are appropriate and reflect both educational and therapeutic content and are accomplished in a productive manner and instills a sense of accomplishment within the individual members.
• Assist in the maintenance of a therapeutic working relationship between the direct care staff, clinical staff, and education staff.
• Coordinate and oversee ongoing Counselor/Teacher training program. Ensure documentation and training files are properly maintained.
• Supervise the development of and the implementation of group menus, campsite, chores, and sanitation procedures.
• Supervise the periodic camper clothing inventory and arrange for the needs to be met either by the camper’s families or from camp stores as indicated.
• Conduct safety checks to ensure safe surroundings for youth and staff at the program.
• Inspect and inventory campsite equipment and materials each six weeks and arrange for its repair or replacement as indicated to ensure its serviceability. These checks should be documented.
• Supervise trip (day, extended) planning and preparation and the requisitioning of trip gear. After trip ensure that inventory is properly stored, and the gear is repaired or replaced as needed.
• Ensure quality development and implementation of weekly and six-week camper treatment plans and serve as information liaison between groups and staffing teams.
• Possess skills in navigation and the ability to respond to changes in weather and environmental conditions as well as improvising solutions to unanticipated problems and emergencies in various types of terrains and situations.
• Demonstrate both sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural differences within the client and staff population.
• Ensure timely, accurate and complete documentation of all incidents and restraint events.
• May oversee in the self-administration of medications required by youth in care pursuant to Eckerd policy on Medication Administration and appropriate training. 

Position Specifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field required.
Experience: Two years’ experience working with youth required.
Skills:  Analytical, communication, interpersonal skills. Knowledge of management/behavior theory, problem of delinquent youth and group dynamics.
Physical Demands: Ability to travel about property through woods and grasses. Must be able to pass PAR or TCI evaluation of physical techniques and written certification exam (if applicable). Must be able to participate in aquatic activities. Ability to transport clients or staff. Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the appropriate state and to the extent that data is attainable under federal law.
Other: Valid and appropriate driver’s license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements.

*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 Location

Eckerd Connects | Camp E-Nini-Hassee

7027 East Stage Coach Trail 

Floral City, FL  34436

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Website: https://www.eckerdhelpsgirls.com/

About our Program

Camp 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.

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