The Department of Human Services (DHS) is hosting a job fair to recruit Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainees (JDCTs) at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center (PJJSC).
JDCTs play a critical role in supporting youth at the PJJSC, a secure detention facility, by providing supervision, guidance, and care as they await court hearings.
At this job fair, representatives from DHS and the City’s Office of Human Resources will be on-site to assist candidates with the process and conduct interviews. Qualified applicants may receive conditional job offers the same day.
Event Details:
What: PJJSC’s Department of Human Services Job Fair
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: 91 N. 48th St., Philadelphia, PA 19139
Parking: Street parking and an adjacent lot are available
Registration: Online or in-person the day of the event
Open Position:
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee (Full-Time)
Salary: $49,448 – $53,818
Applications close on Sunday, May 17
Benefits:
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- $2,000 hiring bonus
- Six weeks of paid training and support
- Paid time off, including personal days, sick days, and holidays
- Pension and retirement program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 60 college credits from an accredited college or university
- A valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and throughout employment.
What to Bring for On-Site Interviews:
- Valid driver’s license
- Resume
- Transcript from an accredited college or university outlining at least 60 credits of completed collegiate coursework
We hope to see you there! Stop by on May 9 to apply, interview on-site, and take the next step in your career with DHS.
Questions?
For questions about the job fair, email l ava.killian@phila.gov and cc ariana.stratford@phila.gov.
For questions about working for the City of Philadelphia, email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov.
