Philly Leader

The Department of Human Services (DHS) will host a job fair at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center (PJJSC). The department is recruiting for juvenile detention counselors (JDC).

JDCs work within the PJJSC, which is a secure residential detention facility. The Philadelphia Courts order youth to live at the PJJSC as they await their court hearing. This decreases the chance of recidivism. It also helps youth become more productive citizens in their communities and families.

The job fair is on Saturday, July 8. It starts at 9 a.m. It ends at 2 p.m.

Interested applicants should register online here by Wednesday, July 5. They can also register at the door on the day of the event.

Staff from DHS and the Office of Human Resources will be on-site. They will assist candidates with the application process and conduct interviews. This means that the City of Philadelphia can extend conditional employment offers at the job fair.

Here’s what you need to know

• What: Department of Human Services Job Fair
• When: Saturday, July 8, 2023
• Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Where: Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center
• Address: 91 N. 48th St., Philadelphia, PA 19139
• Parking: Street or parking lot that is adjacent to the building
• Registration: Sign up online by Wednesday, July 5
• Open positions and starting salary:
  • Part-time Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee, $22,915
  • Full-time Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee, $45,830
  • Full-time Juvenile Detention Counselor 2, $51,233
• Job application window: June 26 to July 16. Apply at phila.gov/jobs
• Employee benefits:
  • $2,000 hiring bonus
  • 6 weeks of paid training and support
  • Paid time off, including personal days, sick days, and holidays
  • Pension and retirement program
  • Opportunities for career advancement

Specific minimum work requirements for JDC roles include:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• With two years of relevant work experience, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Two years of relevant work experience is working directly with children in programs with juvenile offenders, corrections, law enforcement, residential and/or congregate care settings, residential treatment facilities, and/or inpatient behavioral/mental health programs.
• Without relevant work experience, you must have at least 60 college credits. No college degree required.
• Have and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. City residency requirements are waived for one year post appointment.

Required documentation for on-site interviews

To participate in on-site interviews, candidates should read the list above and bring the following documentation:

• Valid driver’s license
• Resume
• If applicable, a transcript from an accredited college or university outlining at least 60 credits of completed collegiate coursework

Questions about the job fair? Email ava.killian@phila.gov with a carbon copy to tyza.governor@phila.gov.

Questions about working for the City of Philadelphia? Email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov.

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