Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc., a leader in helping at-risk youth, is seeking a Juvenile Justice Counselor for our program in Immokolee, FL.

This direct care position supervises a group of 7-10 youth through activities during their waking hours. While unobtrusively providing external controls necessary to ensure safety and security. The successful Counselor will alternately adopt and blend the roles of educator, activity therapist, and group leader during a typical working day, and will regularly demonstrate, through consistent behavior, a belief that under the right guidance, youth are the best architects and instruments of their own change.

Two years of college coursework in social or human service field required. High school diploma or equivalent may substitute for coursework requirement if the incumbent has two years experience working with youth.
For incumbents with a high school diploma or equivalent, two years work experience working with youth required. Must maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

EOE, DFWP