Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 (General)

Apply to this opportunity here: All applications will be accepted from 10/14/2024 to 10/27/2024. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here. What we offer *Impact * - The work you do here matters to millions. Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. Benefits - We care about your well-being. 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: ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 3 months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied. 1. EDUCATION: Completion of at least 60 credit hours of study at an accredited college or university. AND 2. EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience performing youth custody and counseling work monitoring and supervising the activities of a group of involuntarily detained youths. NOTE: Employees in the Juvenile Youth Detention Counselor 1 class with permanent civil service status hired under the waiver effective October 1st, 2022 under PA Code, Chapter 3800 CHILD RESIDENTIAL AND DAY TREATMENT FACILITIES are not required to have the 60 college credits. NOTE: Child Protective Service Law requires FBI criminal history background check as well as the Pennsylvania State Police criminal history background check and Pennsylvania child abuse background check as a condition of initial employment to the class and during tenure of employment. NOTE: If the FBI/Pennsylvania State Police criminal background checks reveal the existence of a disqualifying offense, additional documentation must be submitted as required by the City of Philadelphia to determine eligibility for appointment to or continued employment in the class under the Child Protective Services Law. Send certifications or transcripts for review to: David Ross Email: The City of Philadelphia is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Learn more at ness-cancellation/public-service If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact:

Created: 2024-10-23