Outreach & Admissions Recruiter (Portland, Me.)

Equus•Portland, ME

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites. Assists and provides guidance to prospective Job Corps enrollees by determining basic eligibility, conducting screening, and providing career-based counseling. This is a hybrid position with a work schedule of Monday-Friday. This position is not a managerial position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; or Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, and two years related experience.
Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.
Experience working with diverse youth.
A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Recruit eligible and suitable youth for Job Corps Program.
Interface with other outreach contractors and determine student qualifications for enrollment in support of the center’s residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs in compliance with government and management directives.
Conduct outreach activities in communities, agencies, American Job Centers, and public events.
Responsible for meeting departmental and center goals and objectives.
Conduct orientation and interview with applicants including parent in case of minors.
Perform applicant files procedures (data entry, scan documents on e- file).
Participate in departmental meetings.
Interfaces with at-risk students.
Coordinate with centers to support applicants in travel arrangements.
Perform Quality Assurance Checks on all applicant files.
Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
Attends all required staff training opportunities.
Plans, organizes, and implements the Center Disability Student program.