Community Counselor – Court involved youth.

Adelphoi Village Inc • Pittsburgh, PA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in detention, residential, or counseling settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level