Shire Jobs

Apply to this opportunity here: www.phila.gov/jobs 

All applications will be accepted from 09/02/2024 to 09/13/2024. 

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 supervising a group of subordinates engaged in providing security, counseling, and residential care to youths in a detention facility. An employee in this class is responsible for a wing in the detention living area or other areas, such as gym, school rooms, or cafeteria. Employees monitor the interaction of subordinate staff and youths to ensure that security and discipline are maintained and that constructive counseling of youths is provided by subordinates. Employees are in direct contact with staff and/or residents in area of responsibility at all times. Assuring that activities in a wing or area of responsibility conform to mandated State, American Correctional Association, departmental and divisional regulations, policies, and standards mandated, are of major significance to the work.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level youth detention superior. 

The Requirements are as follows: 

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements within 6 months of the application deadline (by 12/15/24) will be approved to compete in the examination.  Candidates may not be hired until they meet all eligibility requirements.

EDUCATION:

Completion of 60 credit hours of study at an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience counseling, teaching, supervising, or directing groups of youths.

AND

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 or equivalent.

NOTE: Employees in the Juvenile Detention Counselor Series of classes 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 an 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: Brittany Perez  

Email: Brittany.Perez@Phila.gov     

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