Admissions Counselor

Lifeskills Connection•Everett, WA

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About The Position

The Admissions Counselor conducts outreach, recruitment, eligibility determination, and admissions activities in compliance with government and management directives. The role connects with public service agencies, community organizations, schools, and individuals who may refer eligible candidates to the Job Corps program; interviews prospects; gathers relevant information; prepares student documentation; provides program and center orientations; and supports recruitment and admissions processes. The counselor also introduces labor market information and supports students’ career transition planning. The position requires strong written and verbal communication, effective organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects. The counselor reviews assigned areas for contractual compliance and service effectiveness, prepares reports, supports student employability activities, promotes Career Success Standards, and helps maintain student and property accountability. The role requires compliance with applicable Department of Labor and OFCCP requirements, Job Corps and center policies, and LifeSkills Connection, Inc. policies and values. Driving is required as needed. The position pays $22.29–$22.30 per hour. It is a safety-sensitive position and is contingent on passing a background check and pre-employment drug test. After hire, employees receive CPR/First Aid certification and Narcan Administration training within their first 90 days. Employees may be required to provide provisional emergency services during emergencies.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.
Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a closely related field; or an associate degree in one of those fields and two years of related experience.
Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test, including marijuana testing; positive test results exclude applicants from being hired.
Meet the physical demands of regularly sitting, standing, walking, reaching, talking, and listening; occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; and using close, distance, and peripheral vision.
After hire, complete CPR/First Aid certification and Narcan Administration training within the first 90 days.
Be prepared to provide provisional emergency services when needed.

Responsibilities

Conduct innovative outreach with public service agencies, community organizations, schools, and individuals who may refer eligible candidates to Job Corps.
Interview interested candidates and obtain pertinent information.
Prepare documentation on potential students and review it with the center as applicable or necessary.
Provide prospect orientations, clearly explaining Job Corps, the center, and student expectations.
Schedule center tours when possible.
Maintain monthly goals as directed by management.
Contact all prospects within 24 hours and record each contact or attempted contact.
Regularly review and audit assigned areas for contractual compliance and effectiveness of service delivery, and prepare related reports.
Prepare required reports related to outreach efforts.
Assist in developing new and revised policies and procedures affecting student recruitment.
Build networks with youth development agencies, one-stop agencies, churches, and community organizations to broaden recruitment.
Introduce labor market information to support career transition planning and analyze career paths in the local labor market.
Participate in student employability programs and activities.
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy.
Promote Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behavior, mentoring students as needed, and monitoring positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
Maintain accountability of students and property and adhere to safety practices.
Comply with DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, the Quality Assurance Plan, LifeSkills Connection policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and center policies and procedures.
Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection, Inc.'s core values and operating principles.
Participate in required PRH staff training.
Drive as required.
Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.