Admissions Counselor (Boston Area) (61609)

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC•Ayer, MA

4d•$50,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Job Corps is the largest federal residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. We help eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, train them for meaningful careers, and assist them with obtaining employment and independence. By offering hands-on training in fields like manufacturing, health care, technology, and construction, we prepare students for lifelong careers in the industries that power America. Since 1964, Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals. Our Shriver campus is located right off of Route 2 in Devens, MA and services between 200 and 300 students at any given time with rolling admissions weekly. As a residential program, we function like a mini college campus, complete with a gym, basketball courts, dormitories, full-service cafeteria, wellness clinic, classrooms, trade workshops, offices, and more. If you’re driven to make a difference in the lives of young adults and help them reach their full potential, Shriver Job Corps is the place for you. We offer a dynamic work environment that will challenge you and help you grow; Shriver provides a rewarding work experience with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

Currently residing in the Boston area in order to do community-focused outreach and student recruiting.
Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications or closely related field and two years related experience required.
Must possess a valid in-State Drivers License and meet Company insurability requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree preferred.
Experience with admissions or youth development programs highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the recruitment and arrival coordination of Job Corps students.
Identifies and develops Center- beneficial partnerships that lead to student benefit and success.
Determines student qualifications, eligibility and suitability for Job Corps enrollment.
Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data.
Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.
Ensures Center meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals.
Conducts comprehensive screening procedures to determine applicants eligibility and suitability for the Job Corps Program.
Secures and evaluates applicants behavioral, medical and educational records.
Denies applicant enrollment and refers applicants to other educational resources.
Conducts thorough assessment activities and career counseling during the admissions process.
Serves as a liaison to Center staff to facilitate a seamless enrollment process and early student retention.
Works closely with community agencies, employment services, high schools, trade and technical schools and other agencies to inform prospective applicants about the Job Corps program.
Acts as a liaison between the Job Corps Center and community agencies.
Develops and maintains referral linkages in the community.
Conducts Center tours, pre-arrival visits and Parent meetings.
Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
Other duties as assigned.