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Adelphoi Village
Ebensburg, Pennsylvania

Detention Counselor- Ebensburg, PA

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20.25-$25.55/hr

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Job Description

Juvenile Detention Counselor – Ebensburg, 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. 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 required.

* Preferred experience in juvenile justice, congregate care, or youth-focused roles.

* Ability to pass a company-paid physical and obtain required clearances.

* Age 21 or Above, Current Driver's License,

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 Manor Detention facility in Ebensburg. At this point you will be added into the rotating shifts.

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.

Adelphoi USA is a major player in the delivery of counseling, residential, adoption, foster care, and educational services to youth and families. For over 50 years we have helped thousands of families and youths with growth to more than 25 group homes and education centers throughout Pennsylvania, including a central 19-acre campus in Latrobe.

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.

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Key Responsibilities

The Detention Counselor maintains a safe and secure environment for youth within a 24/7 juvenile justice facility. They work collaboratively with courts, police, and service providers to help adolescents navigate challenges and achieve positive outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum of 60 college credits and be at least 21 years of age. Applicants must also be capable of performing physical interventions and restraints as part of the safety requirements.

Key Skills

Safety and securityConflict resolutionYouth counselingPhysical restraint techniquesCase managementAdolescent care

Juvenile Justice Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Adelphoi Village ranks #13 of 16 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 34% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $49k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Ebensburg

Median resident rent
$849/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Adelphoi Village

Non-profit Organizations
Latrobe, PA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plans
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Career Advancement Opportunities