Youth Counselor
About the Role
Adelphoi is hiring Youth Counselors for its group homes in Latrobe, PA (serving Westmoreland County and surrounding areas such as Greensburg, Ligonier, and Mount Pleasant). The position involves supervising and mentoring youth in a residential setting, contributing to treatment plans, and supporting the counseling and juvenile‑justice fields. Adelphoi has over 50 years of experience delivering counseling, residential, adoption, foster care, and educational services to youth and families across more than 20 group homes and education centers throughout Pennsylvania, including a central 19‑acre campus in Latrobe.
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.
Requirements
- Ability to safely perform physical interventions and restraints with individuals who may weigh 200+ lb, using approved techniques.
- Must be able to stand, walk, and respond quickly throughout the shift.
- Successful completion and maintenance of certification in Adelphoi’s crisis intervention/restraint training.
- Pass any required physical abilities assessment.
Pay
$20.25–$25.55 per hour, depending on education.
Schedule
Four‑week rotating schedule that includes day, afternoon, and weekend shifts. Daylight positions are available to suit lifestyle preferences.
Benefits
- Fully paid comprehensive training with first pay increase after 90 days.
- Competency‑based career advancement path.
- Full benefits package: health insurance, generous vacation time, and a matching retirement savings plan.
- Student loan support.
- Predictable scheduling to help balance career and personal life.