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City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue Juvenile Detention Center Trainee in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
Apply to this opportunity here: www.phila.gov/jobs
All applications will be accepted from 04/05/24- 04/12/24
$1000 HIRING BONUS
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What we offer
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General Job Description:
This is youth custody and counseling work at the trainee level. An employee in this class is expected to complete a training program, receiving instructions and developing experience in the principles, practices, procedures, and application of juvenile detention methods and techniques. Employees work in a youth detention facility and perform increasingly complicated duties under the instruction of higher-level detention personnel. Work involves conducting individual and group counseling sessions, establishing a rapport with detained youth, and monitoring security in both living and program areas.
The Requirements are as follows:
OPTION 1:
- EDUCATION: Completion of at least 60 credit hours of study at an accredited college or university.
OR
OPTION 2:
- EDUCATION: Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
AND
EXPERIENCE: One year of experience 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.
Send certifications or transcripts for review to: Daivd Ross- david.f.ross@phila.gov
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