Youth Wellness Facilitator

Pay rate will be between $18.00 to $22.00 per hour (and based on experience)

Full-time position includes insurance and time off benefits

Work schedule will be Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm with needed flexibility

Position Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Youth Wellness Facilitator to support our innovative #MIP: Me In Progress teen wellness program serving middle and high schoolaged youth. #MIP is designed to enhance teen well-being through exploration connection and experiential wellness programming. The program helps youth build resilience discover strengths and passions and develop meaningful peer connections.

The Youth Wellness Facilitator serves as a key point of contact for youth in the program and plays a vital role in youth engagement daily operations and the successful delivery of wellness activities. This position is ideal for someone passionate about empowering youth and supporting their journey toward confident healthy adulthood.

What we offer:

• Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities
• Medical Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays Vacation Sick and Personal Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
• 403B Savings Plan
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• Work Life Balance
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

Essential Job Functions

Provide direct supervision guidance and support to youth during program hours and excursions

Build positive relationships and proactively support youth engagement and participation

Assist with day-to-day program operations schedules and adherence to protocols

Collaborate with #MIP staff to ensure smooth program delivery and logistics

Support communication with families youth and community partners

Serve as a liaison between youth and staff sharing feedback and concerns

Assist in designing and facilitating wellness programs and activities

Ensure programs are engaging inclusive and supportive of overall youth well-being

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in education counseling psychology social work or a related field required

Experience working with youth in education mentorship counseling or program coordination

Strong communication interpersonal and relationship building skills

Ability to engage youth from diverse backgrounds in a supportive environment

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to work directly with youth and related program equipment

Use of adaptive and positioning equipment and technology as needed

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity inclusion and access for people living with disabilities families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - its an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent your passion and your commitment to help people with disabilities families and the community you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact our HR department at 2010 Crosby Way Winter Park FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531 our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: .