JUVENILE DETENTION COUNSELOR 2
Apply to this opportunity here: www.phila.gov/jobs
All applications will be accepted from 4/27/2026 to 5/17/2026.
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General Job Description:
This is youth custody and counseling work, at the full performance level, monitoring and supervising the activities of a group of involuntary detained youths in the City's juvenile detention facility. This class is differentiated from the next lower level in the series in that employees are expected to perform all job functions with relative independence and fully understand all the principles and practices of juvenile detention. An employee in this class observes the interaction and behavior of youths while engaged in various daily activities; conducts individual/group counseling sessions; establishes rapport with detained youths; and maintains security in areas where youths are housed or involved in programmatic activities. An employee in this class makes recommendations and referrals for corrective action for youths exhibiting inappropriate or erratic behaviors. Establishing and retaining the confidence of youths while maintaining security and discipline are significant aspects of the work.
Employees serve as lead workers over lower-level counselors. Employees in this class must provide direct supervision and, when necessary, physical intervention and restraint to ensure youth a safe, secure and healthy living environment. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level detention supervisor.
The Requirements are as follows:
EDUCATION:
Completion of at least 60 credit hours of study at an accredited college or university.
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EXPERIENCE:
Two years of experience performing youth custody and counseling work monitoring and supervising the activities of a group of involuntarily detained youths.
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is David Ross. You can contact David at David.Ross@phila.gov
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