Community Counselor – Court involved youth.

Full-Time | Evening Shift
📍 Locations: Wilkinsburg, North Versailles, and North Side – Allegheny County

Position Overview

Adelphoi is seeking passionate and dynamic Community Counselors to empower and guide court-involved youth toward brighter futures. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact through hands-on mentoring and group facilitation. Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s level background in group facilitation, counseling, criminology or a counseling-related degree and thrive in fast-paced, purpose-driven environments where structure, accountability and a non-judgmental approach create the foundation for change. Adelphoi provides agency-preferred training designed to help you succeed in a supportive and collaborative setting rooted in trauma-informed principles.

What You’ll Do:

Facilitate psycho-educational groups that inspire personal growth, teach emotional regulation, and build real-world social and coping skills.
Guide youth in mastering daily living skills and routines, fostering independence and confidence.
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support with professionalism and empathy.
Represent Adelphoi with excellence during meetings with youth, families, and partner collaborations.
Champion Trauma-Informed Care in every interaction, creating a safe, consistent, and respectful environment.

What You Bring:

Confidence and calm authority when engaging with youth in challenging situations.

Ability to connect authentically to youth, while maintaining firm boundaries and structure.
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a counseling-related field.

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Experience in detention, residential, or counseling settings preferred.

About Adelphoi

For over 50 years, Adelphoi has been a statewide leader in youth and family services, providing a continuum of care that includes counseling, residential programs, foster care, adopting and education. With more than 25 locations across Pennsylvania, including a campus in Latrobe, group homes and education centers across Pennsylvania—including a central campus in Latrobe—we are dedicated to helping youth heal, grow, and thrive.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Adelphoi is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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