Eckerd Connect

Do you want to work for an organization that makes a Lasting Impact on children, youth, and families? Working at Eckerd Connects is more than just a job – it’s a way of life. When you work with us, you’ll get the sense that you’re part of something much bigger than yourself, and you are. Working at Eckerd is satisfying, challenging, and makes a real difference in people's lives. Working at Eckerd Connects takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally.

Eckerd wants your career to be as rewarding as possible. We provide our employees with numerous opportunities for growth, education, advancement, and the chance to contribute to business objectives. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance | 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year | 9 paid holidays | Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5% | Flexible spending accounts | Paid short-term and long-term disability | Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance | Voluntary term life insurance

**Hiring Immediately and Relocation Assistance Provided**

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

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…

We are currently seeking Outdoor Youth Counselors in Floral City, FL.

We are proud to offer:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
9 paid holidays
Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
Flexible spending accounts
Paid short-term and long-term disability
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary term life insurance
Extra Benefits:

Free room and board provided in an off-campus house for days off
Meals provided when on duty
This position as a residential Youth Counselor requires that you relocate, live, and work at our Eckerd Connects’ Camp E-Nini-Hassee. Outdoor Youth Counselors live 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.

Learn more by watching this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9EFC-9eVOU&t=7s and visiting our website: https://www.eckerdhelpsgirls.com/

Duties and Responsibilities of Youth Counselor/Teacher:

Provides therapeutic support to 10-12 teenage girls who struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, neglect, and poor academic performance. The position is 24 hours a day for 5 days a week.
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.
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required
Willingness to work a 24hr/ five-day workweek
Ability 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 sets
Physical ability to stand for extended amounts of time, as well as walk regularly throughout the wilderness terrain 24hr/five-day workweek
Maintain a positive attitude in a wilderness setting, with exposure to outdoors and/or weather conditions
Eckerd wants your career to be as rewarding as possible. We provide our employees with numerous opportunities for growth, education, advancement, and the chance to contribute to business objectives. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and founded in 1968 by philanthropists, Jack, and Ruth Eckerd, Eckerd Connects is one of the largest national nonprofit child and family service organizations in the United States. Eckerd provides a full continuum of life-changing behavioral health, child welfare services, and workforce development through multiple offices and facilities nationwide that strengthen families, assist young adults, and help children succeed.

For immediate consideration, please APPLY and be sure to attach a copy of your resume.

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

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