Admissions Counselor

Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center • Hazard, KY

25d

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor provides outreach and admissions services to recruit suitable, committed youth for the Job Corps Program and meet assigned monthly arrival goals. The role develops outreach plans for an assigned geographic territory; builds relationships with agencies, schools, military recruiters, One-Stops, employers, and community organizations; and provides information sessions and program materials. It screens applicants, verifies eligibility and suitability, supports application completion and quality assurance, communicates acceptance or denial decisions, and maintains contact with applicants through arrival. The counselor also assists with career and employability planning, center tours, referrals, transportation, and AWOL retrieval. The position reports to the OA Director and is a salaried, non-exempt role. It involves territory travel, occasional overnight and out-of-state travel, and evening and periodic weekend activities. The employee must meet performance goals, follow applicable Department of Labor and company policies, maintain property and safety standards, and participate in required staff training.

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, including 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; or an associate degree in one of these fields plus two years of related experience.
• Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• 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 establishing liaisons and interacting with private and public agencies.
• Ability to interact with employers and program participants.
• Related experience may include successful Job Corps enrollment or successful enrollment in other youth development programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly strategic outreach plans for the assigned territory to recruit suitable applicants and meet arrival goals.
• Participate in evening and weekend outreach or recruitment activities as necessary or assigned.
• Visit GAP centers and travel within the assigned territory for recruitment, application collection, home visits, and other duties; 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, One-Stops, and other sources of eligible applicants.
• Participate in local Youth Council and community organization activities as required.
• Provide Job Corps information and materials to One-Stops and other agencies, schedule appointments, and conduct program information sessions.
• Screen applicants according to the Policy and Requirements Handbook, company procedures, and applicable training; follow enhanced admissions guidelines.
• Assist with center tours and help applicants develop career and employability plans using the Personal Career Development Plan.
• Collect and verify documentation, assess 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; maintain weekly contact with applicants pending arrival and document contact in the database.
• Assist youth with departure to Job Corps Centers and conduct AWOL retrieval, including required travel and home visits.
• Submit weekly and monthly outreach and achievement reports to the OA/CTS Coordinator and OA/CTS Project Director.
• Counsel ineligible or unsuitable youth about alternatives, make referrals, and provide denial letters through OASIS.
• Maintain a recruitment and outreach database for the assigned geographic area and provide monthly follow-up to outreach resources.
• Provide students with regular feedback on appropriate employability skills and reinforce employability through role modeling.
• Transport male and female applicants in government vehicles as duties may require.
• Maintain property accountability, follow safety practices, conduct safety inspections, and comply with property control procedures.
• Work toward performance management standards and goals and comply with DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and company policies.
• Participate in required PRH staff training, including travel for face-to-face meetings that may involve overnight and out-of-state stays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with three tier options
• Health Savings Account
• LiveHealth Online
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor match of 100% up to 3% of pay and 50% on the next 2% of pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Sick time
• Vacation time
• 12 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time