--- title: Juvenile Detention Counselor Overnights at Adelphoi description: Adelphoi is hiring for the Juvenile Detention Counselor Overnights role in Pittsburgh, PA. Pays $22 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/juvenile-detention-counselor-overnights-at-adelphoi-01a0df33-744d-7ad7-8dd7-fbad0ffadbbd date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Adelphoi as Juvenile Detention Counselor Overnights in Pittsburgh, PA. Pays $22 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/uv4jae.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Adelphoi | | **Location** | Pittsburgh, PA | | **Salary** | $22/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 03, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Adelphoi. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Adelphoi. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $42,000 – $70,000 a year (median $52,000). ## Description **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. 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