Counselor for Aftercare/Summer
Listed compensation
$20.60/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Counselor for Aftercare/Summer - Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Shifts Available
1: Aftercare and Summer Camp Counselor
Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 6:00pm and 3:00pm - 6:00pm; must also be available to work summer schedule 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pay Rate: $20.60/hour
2: Summer Camp Counselor only
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pay Rate: $20/hour
Are you passionate about helping children with developmental disabilities and their families? Do you want to grow your career with a supportive and innovative organization? If so, Arc Broward is the place for you!
About Us
Arc Broward is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of people with developmental disabilities and other life challenges.
Why Work at Arc Broward?
- We put the CARE in CAREER!
- We are a leader in developmental disabilities services.
- We offer a mission-driven, supportive, and innovative work environment.
- We value our team members and foster a people-first culture.
- We provide top-notch training through our Arc Educates program.
- We prioritize professional growth, recognition, and appreciation events.
About the Role
- Provides direct supervision, care, and teaching to children/young adults with Developmental Disabilities (ages 3-22)
- Work as a team to provide a safe environment.
- Share your own skills and interests.
- Create a bond with those you support.
- Help children to participate in fun activities and lessons and field trips.
- Provide assistance in all areas of self-care, hygiene and toileting.
- Engage children in recreational, academic, social skills, fitness, and other activities.
- Assists children to manage their behaviors through prevention strategies, implementation of individual behavior plans, de-escalation and crisis-intervention strategies
Perks & Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Paid Training & Certifications
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
What Are the Requirements?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have a minimum of 1 year of professional experience working with children (preferably children with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges)
- Must successfully complete required screening: Level II background check, physical and drug screen
- Must complete Professional Crisis Management Training (provided).
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- You have the physical abilities to bend, lift, stand, squat, walk, run, balance, reach, kneel, pull, and push while working with children and adolescents.
Key Words: Developmental Disabilities, Special Needs, Childcare, Summer Camp Program
When can you start? We are looking for new team members to start ASAP! We have various shifts to fill at several locations in Broward County. Come join the Arc Broward family!
Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves providing direct supervision, care, and teaching to children and young adults with developmental disabilities (ages 3-22) while ensuring a safe environment. Responsibilities include assisting with all areas of self-care, hygiene, and toileting, and engaging participants in various activities and lessons.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and have a minimum of one year of professional experience working with children, preferably those with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges. Applicants must also be at least 18 years old and pass required screenings, including a Level II background check, physical, and drug screen.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor for Aftercare/Summer at Arc Broward a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 10% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$42k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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