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Juvenile Detention Counselor

Adelphoi USA
place Pittsburgh, 15250
local_atm $21.35 - 26.75 USD /HOUR
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Individuals
Juvenile Offenders
Law Enforcement/Fire/First Responders
School
Milieu

About Job

Juvenile Detention Counselor – Pittsburgh, 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. With our recent expansion into Allegheny County, 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.
  • Preferred experience in juvenile justice, congregate care, or youth-focused roles.
  • Ability to pass a company-paid physical and obtain required clearances.

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 Highland Detention facility in Allegheny County, with travel costs covered during this period. At this point you will be added into the rotating shifts.

Make a Difference Today.

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

The next interview session is on 8/14/25, and the Talent Team will reach out to qualified candidates for scheduling two weeks before the session. IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS

Adelphoi is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Age Groups

Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)

Therapeutic Approach

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Juvenile Offenders
Law Enforcement/Fire/First Responders
School

Settings

Milieu
Non-profit
Home Health/In-home
Juvenile Detention
Forensic