Detention Counselor- Ebensburg, PA

Adelphoi USA, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybride; USD 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Career advancement

Résumé du poste

Adelphoi USA, Inc. is seeking a Juvenile Detention Counselor in Ebensburg, PA. The role supports a 24/7 detention environment and collaborates with courts, police, and service providers to ensure youth safety and positive outcomes.

The position requires at least 60 college credits, prior experience in juvenile justice or related youth-centered roles, and the ability to pass a company-paid physical and clearances. A driver’s license and age 21+ are expected.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 60 college credits required.
• Preferred experience in juvenile justice, congregate care, or youth-focused roles.
• Ability to pass a company-paid physical and obtain required clearances.
• Age 21 or Above, Current Driver's License.

Responsabilités

• Work with the juvenile justice system to maintain a safe, secure environment for youth.
• Operate in a 24/7/365 setting within a detention facility.
• Support adolescents in temporary care to navigate challenges and plan for independence.

Connaissances

Ability to pass

Driver's license

Youth-focused

Formation

60 college credits

Description du poste

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Full Time Full Time Ebensburg, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4659

Salary Range: $20.25 To $25.55 Hourly

Juvenile Detention Counselor – Ebensburg, PA

Are you passionate about creating safer communities and empowering youth to grow in resilience? At Adelphoi, a nonprofit with over 50 years of transformative impact, we offer you the chance to make a real difference. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and help at-risk youth build a foundation for a brighter future.

Why Choose Adelphoi?

• We provide outcome-based treatment that integrates safety, security, and education with behavioral management.
• Comprehensive training equips our employees to succeed and advance their careers.
• We prioritize professional growth through self-guided career advancement opportunities.

What You’ll Do:
As a Detention Counselor, you will work alongside the juvenile justice system, including courts, police, and service providers, to maintain a safe, secure environment for youth. Your work will be essential to a 24/7/365 operation, helping adolescents in temporary care navigate challenges and find a path forward.

What You Bring:

• A minimum of 60 college credits required.
• Preferred experience in juvenile justice, congregate care, or youth-focused roles.
• Ability to pass a company-paid physical and obtain required clearances.
• Age 21 or Above, Current Driver's License,

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and a full benefits package, including medical, disability, retirement plans, and more.
• Generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness and career advancement.

Training Details:
Our new hires participate in a two-week, daylight, paid training program. Once training and clearances are complete, you will transition to our Manor Detention facility in Ebensburg. At this point you will be added into the rotating shifts.

Physical and Safety Requirements:

Because this role involves working with older and sometimes physically aggressive youth, candidates must be able to:

• Safely perform physical interventions and restraints with individuals who may weigh 200+ pounds, using approved techniques.
• Stand, walk, and respond quickly throughout the shift.
• Successfully complete and maintain certification in Adelphoi’s crisis intervention / restraint training and pass any required physical abilities assessment.

Adelphoi USA is a major player in the delivery of counseling, residential, adoption, foster care, and educational services to youth and families. For over 50 years we have helped thousands of families and youths with growth to more than 25 group homes and education centers throughout Pennsylvania, including a central 19-acre campus in Latrobe.

Make a Difference Today.

Begin a fulfilling career journey where you’ll help youth overcome challenges, grow in resilience, and achieve independence.

Adelphoi is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.