Sr Counselor/Teacher

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Eckerd Connects' E-Nini-Hassee outdoor therapeutic school for girls in Floral City, Florida, is a residential facility that provides academic and behavioral treatment through a combination of fully accredited education, therapeutic outdoor adventures, primarily group counseling and individual counseling, as needed. Youth live in rural, outdoor settings in small groups of 10-12 with well trained and caring counselors.

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
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Salary Rate: $38,000

Position Concept
A positive, supportive role model who guides and influences group activities on a consistent basis that enhances the youth's confidence and self-esteem. Ensures the progress and welfare of each camper and the group through therapeutic and educational programs. Maintain campsite and tripping equipment.
Essential Functions

• With the support of a treatment team, implement behavioral programming associated with the treatment plan, and monitor a course of treatment service. 
• Responsible for mentoring and training youth counselors they work with directly. 
• Through a group process, facilitate the development of group plans and activities.
• Ensure balanced activities for all levels of involvement of youth based on capabilities and interests.
• Ensure successful development of the group through the application of the therapy program with approved group skills and techniques and experiential education.
• Provide feedback, growth experiences and recognition for youth to enhance confidence and self-esteem.
• Develop and participate in planned trips and activities as required to ensure progress of camper and group.
• Participate in staffing meetings with family workers/group treatment coordinators, master counselors, program directors, teachers, and others.
• Submit written evaluations as prescribed and scheduled ensuring documentation and communication is shared at all levels of camp involvement.
• Maintain a high standard of successful role modeling for youth and youth counselors that reflects enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility and ensure activities are fun and educational.
• Participate as a team member in any or all activities for overall camp’s success.
• Report any acts, incidents or conditions which reflect the possibility of client abuse including inappropriate client /client or staff /client relationships.
• Report any use of physical force and all incidents per ECKERD and appropriate agency guidelines. 
• 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: High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred plus training as required by standards. Social or behavioral services, outdoor recreation specialties desired.
Experience:  Minimum one year direct child care in a therapeutic/rehabilitative setting.
Skills:  Group leadership, communication, self-motivated, level headed, objective, flexible. Knowledge of group dynamics and experiential education preferred. Complete Catatoga training and have satisfactory evaluation at conclusion of 90 day probationary period.
Other: Must have appropriate and valid state driver’s license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements.
Physical Demands: Ability to travel about property, through woods and grasses as well as participate in physical interventions of campers. Must be able to participate in aquatic activities. Ability to transport clients and staff. Must be free of communicable diseases as required by the appropriate state and to the extent that knowledge is attainable under federal law.

*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.

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.

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/

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