Youth Counselors

Adelphoi Village•Jeannette, PA

1d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Adelphoi is seeking passionate Youth Counselors to join our team in Latrobe, PA. In this role, you will supervise and mentor youth in a residential setting, ensuring their safety and well-being. You will participate in de-escalation, restraint, and emergency response procedures as trained and required, working collaboratively with other staff to provide consistent structure and support. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn our treatment approach, contribute to meaningful solutions, and advance your career in the counseling and juvenile justice fields. Adelphoi has been a major player in providing counseling, residential, adoption, foster care, and educational services to youth and families for over 50 years, operating more than 20 group homes and education centers throughout Pennsylvania.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience working with older and sometimes physically aggressive youth.

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor youth in a residential setting.
Maintain safety and order using approved crisis-prevention and physical intervention techniques when necessary.
Participate in de-escalation, restraint, and emergency response procedures as trained and required.
Work collaboratively with other staff to provide consistent structure and support.