Midnight Detention Counselor for Juveniles - Pittsburgh Adelphoi Western Region – Highland Detention at Shuman A local non-profit with a 50-year history of supporting young people in crisis seeks to build a team of people committed to assist our communities with youth who need immediate intervention. This will be an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a new approach helping kids with challenges. The jobs will require working in a secure setting on a daily basis, and provide the safety that these youth and their communities deserve. What will you be asked to do? • Work with local law enforcement officials, and juvenile authorities assisting youth with their urgent shelter needs while longer-term treatment interventions are prepared. • Act as a point of first contact to explain to youth their situation, set roles and expectations as they enter into the program, and provide for their immediate needs. • Sustain a group environment based on safety, security, and trust that enables an orderly and consistent routine in directing youth behavior. • Complete a rigorous training program that will prepare you to build relationships with boundaries, address youth behaviors, and maintain healthy living arrangements. What will qualify you for these opportunities? • The ability to demonstrate clear 1:1 communication, establish rapport with youth, and follow a strict routine that maximizes the stability of the living environment. • A level of fitness that permits assisting with the physical care and safety of individuals and groups for the benefit of all program members. • A minimum level of study that indicates the capacity to understand and apply regulations as they pertain to the secure setting. Minimum of 60 college credits required. 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. What We Offer: • Comprehensive Training: We provide fully paid training, with your first pay increase eligible as soon as 90 days. • Career Advancement: Embrace a competency-based career path where you have control over your promotions. • Full Benefits Package: Enjoy health insurance, generous vacation time, and a matching retirement savings plan. • Support: We offer student loan support and predictable scheduling to help you balance your career and personal life. • Pay: $22/hr 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. #ValuePeople