Youth Service Worker

About the role

Grow a career in youth counseling in Duncansville! If you ever wanted the chance to start a career as a Youth Service Worker, we have that opportunity right here in Duncansville. Conveniently located, our facility is easily accessible for those in Altoona and surrounding areas. Our youth‑centered group home behavioral health programs focus on treatment plans that deliver outstanding results in service to the juvenile justice system. You can learn our approach, become part of a solution, and position yourself for growth and advancement.

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

• 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.

Benefits

• Fully paid training, with your first pay increase eligible as soon as 90 days.
• Competency‑based career path where you have control over your promotions.
• 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.

Pay

$20.25‑$25.55 per hour depending on education

Schedule

Rotating shifts: daylight positions are available to suit your lifestyle and preferences.