Admissions Counselor

MTC Corrections•Joliet, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL, where staff provide quality services to local youth. The company values professional and caring employees dedicated to improving people’s lives. This role is responsible for conducting direct recruitment activities, interfacing with other outreach contractors, and ensuring compliance with government and management directives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; or an associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field and two years related experience required
Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs
A Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required

Responsibilities

Conduct direct recruitment activities, including public speaking
Develop linkages with referral sources such as human services agencies, recreation centers, youth organizations and churches
Participate in center tours
Contact potential enrollees to explore enrollment
Arrange for reception of candidates upon acceptance to the program
Follow-up on student progress, e.g., length of stay and separation
Prepare, schedule and provide outreach presentations in the assigned area
Provide outreach presentations in support of the regional outreach efforts
Maintain accountability logs of organizations contacted, individuals contacted, referrals to screening agencies and subsequent enrollments
Generate sufficient amount of prospects to sustain OBS
Coordinate and communicate current OBS levels and ongoing needs to maintain OBS
Refer youth to designated screening or other support agencies, as appropriate
Prepare necessary and required reports related to the recruitment effort
Assist with placement activities
Initiate applications with interested prospects during outreach events
Support applicants with document upload, as needed
Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy
Maintain accountability of property
Adhere to safety practices
Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management