OKLAHOMA CITY Outreach & Admissions Counselor
About The Position
The Outreach & Admissions Counselor conducts outreach and recruitment for the Job Corps program in Oklahoma City, working from a satellite location at Shepherd Center. The role builds referral networks with public service agencies, schools, youth development organizations, churches, one-stop agencies, and community groups; interviews interested candidates; gathers pertinent information; and prepares and reviews potential-student documentation. The counselor supports pre-enrollment orientations and center tours, meets monthly goals, and prepares outreach reports. The position also reviews assigned areas for contractual compliance and service effectiveness, contributes to recruitment policies and procedures, and introduces labor market information to support career transition planning. The counselor participates in student employability activities, supports and enforces the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy, and promotes Career Success Standards through role modeling, mentoring, and behavioral interventions. The role includes maintaining accountability for students and property and following safety practices.
Requirements
- At least two years of related experience; experience may include Job Corps outreach and admissions or similar work with youth development programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a closely related field; alternatively, an associate’s degree in a related field with two years of relevant experience.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- Clearly and concisely present information and regularly confirm correct interpretation.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present facts and ideas clearly.
- Ability to organize work and handle several projects simultaneously.
- Ability to apply time management, task allocation, priority assignment, and personal organization principles.
- Commitment to improving service through professional skills development and personal growth.
- Ability to initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service.
- Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach with public service agencies, community organizations, schools, and individuals who may refer eligible candidates to the Job Corps program.
- Interview interested candidates and obtain pertinent information.
- Prepare documentation on potential students and review it with the center as applicable or necessary.
- Maintain monthly goals established by the PRH and management.
- Regularly review and audit assigned areas for contractual compliance and effectiveness of service delivery, and prepare related reports.
- Arrange and assist with pre-enrollment orientation and schedule center tours.
- Prepare required reports related to outreach.
- Assist in developing new and revised policies and procedures affecting student recruitment.
- Build networks with youth development agencies, one-stop agencies, churches, and community organizations to broaden recruitment.
- Introduce labor market information to support career transition and analyze local labor market career paths.
- Participate in student employability programs and activities.
- Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy.
- Promote Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when needed, and monitoring behaviors through interventions.
- Maintain accountability of students and property and adhere to safety practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
