Job Placement Counselor

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sooner Job ChalleNGe (SJC) program is the fifth phase of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. It is a highly complex operation, which has the responsibility of recruiting, housing, training, mentoring, and providing for the safety, security, and medical well-being of up to 60 sixteen- to twenty-one-year-old “At-Risk” youth. The Program combines classroom work, technical school training, community service, physical training, job skills and team-building activities to enhance the life-skills and employability potential of these youth. Additional major elements of the program are: career skills, healthy living, drug abuse awareness, leadership/followership, discipline, physical fitness, practical job skills training and character development. This program is a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week operation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Strong background working with at risk youth, or a combination of education and experience.
• Good administrative, computer, communication and customer service skills with the ability to compile and produce required reports.
• Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 15 pounds.
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Maintain a valid driver license
• Able to work flexible hours including one late night per week
• T1/CNACI security clearance (eligibility for national security positions shall be granted only to U.S. citizens)

Nice To Haves

• Military background preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Placement Program Coordinator; this position will be responsible for tracking student associates and graduates during the residential/post residential placement phase.
• During the residential phase, assist student associates with identifying placement goals in the areas of education, military and employment
• Help student associates partner with a mentor within their chosen vocation.
• Work with student associates and community partners to help students obtain offers of employment within their field of certification.
• Facilitate opportunities for student associates to use their vocational skills in community service projects.
• May be asked to assist with transporting and supervising student associates as needed.
• The post residential phase requires tracking of graduates and mentors for 12 months after graduation in accordance with National Guard Bureau and Sooner Job Challenge guidelines.
• Make monthly contact with all graduates on their assigned caseload via phone, email, text, or social media.
• Process records requests and ensure confidentiality of records.
• Assist Admissions Dept with student associates in-processing duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A percentage of matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans
• 11 holidays
• A minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED