Admissions Counselor: Substitute

Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center•Hazard, KY

25d

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor provides outreach and admissions services to generate complete applications from suitable youth seeking to enter the Job Corps Program, meeting or exceeding assigned monthly arrival goals. The counselor screens applicants for suitability and commitment to support the Department of Labor’s 90-day commitment goal. The position develops and carries out outreach across an assigned geographic territory, builds relationships with agencies, schools, military recruiters, One-Stops, and community organizations, and provides information sessions about Job Corps. The counselor screens applicants, verifies eligibility documentation, completes enrollment records, supports applicants through acceptance and arrival, and makes referrals for youth who are ineligible or unsuitable. The role also includes applicant follow-up, reporting, database maintenance, AWOL retrieval, center tours, career and employability planning, and reinforcement of employability skills. The role requires periodic travel within the assigned territory and for staff training or meetings, sometimes involving overnight or out-of-state travel. Evening and weekend outreach may be required. This is a salaried position; overtime and compensatory time are not provided. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Above-average public speaking skills and experience.
Above-average verbal and written communication skills.
Above-average problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Computer literacy, specifically with the Internet, email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work evening hours and periodic weekends.
Ability to travel periodically.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Social Science, Communications, or a closely related field; alternatively, an associate degree in one of these fields or a closely related field plus two years of related experience.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to interact with employers and program participants.
Ability to perform duties that may include transporting applicants in government vehicles and occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds.
This is a salaried position; overtime and compensatory time are not provided.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a performance-based environment and in sales, marketing, or counseling-related services is preferred.
Previous experience providing group or individual counseling on career management is helpful.
Knowledge of skills needed to establish liaisons and interact with private and public agencies.
Related experience may include successful Job Corps enrollment or successful enrollment in other youth development programs.

Responsibilities

Develop a monthly strategic outreach plan for the assigned geographic territory to recruit enough suitable, committed applicants to meet monthly arrival goals.
Participate in evening and weekend outreach or recruitment activities as necessary or assigned.
Visit GAP centers regularly; overnight travel may be required.
Maintain a shared Outlook calendar with contract management and update it daily.
Conduct ongoing outreach to agencies, schools, military recruiters, and other sources of eligible and suitable applicants.
Participate in local Youth Council and other community organization activities as required.
Provide Job Corps information and materials to One-Stops in the area served.
Schedule regular appointments with agencies serving youth and present the Job Corps program to agencies in One-Stops.
Provide Job Corps information and conduct information sessions for interested youth and agencies.
Screen youth for Job Corps entry according to applicable procedures, criteria, policies, and training.
Travel within the assigned territory for outreach, recruitment, application intake, and home visits as necessary.
Apply enhanced admissions process guidelines to assess applicant suitability.
Assist with center tours and help applicants develop career and employability plans using the Personal Career Development Plan (PCDP).
Collect and verify applicant documentation, determine eligibility and suitability, enter enrollment information in the required database, obtain additional information as needed, and submit applications to Quality Assurance.
Notify youth of acceptance and assignment and maintain weekly contact with applicants awaiting arrival, documenting contact in the required database.
Assist youth with departure to Job Corps Centers and conduct AWOL retrieval within the assigned territory, including travel and home visits.
Submit weekly and monthly outreach and achievement reports to the OA/CTS Coordinator and OA/CTS Project Director.
Counsel inappropriate or ineligible youth about alternative programs and agencies, make referrals, and provide denial letters through OASIS to applicants determined unsuitable or ineligible.
Maintain a database of recruitment and outreach activities and provide monthly follow-up to outreach and recruitment resources.
Provide students with regular feedback on appropriate employability skills and reinforce employability development.
Transport male and female applicants in government vehicles when duties require.
Maintain accountability of property, follow safety practices, conduct safety inspections in the area of responsibility, and comply with property control procedures.
Work to meet performance management standards and goals and comply with DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and company policies and procedures.
Model appropriate dress, language, and work habits.
Participate in PRH-mandated staff training, including travel for in-person meetings that may involve overnight and out-of-state travel.
Perform other duties as assigned.