WYCA Outreach, Admissions & Recruiting Specialist

State of Washington • Kitsap County – Bremerton, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Work that matters and lasts a lifetime! The mission of the Military Department is to provide trained professionals and operational forces who are ready to defend our state and nation, response to emergencies and disasters, and build partnerships that improve communities and transform the lives of at-risk youth. If our mission resonates with you, we invite you to apply for the position of Washington Youth Challenge Academy (WYCA) Outreach, Admissions & Recruiting Specialist where you will work in a diverse, inclusive, team-oriented environment while helping at-risk youth get their lives back on track. This position reports directly to the WYCA Recruiting, Placement and Mentoring Coordinator and is responsible for assisting with developing and maintaining an effective recruiting and advertising program to ensure that the WYCA is a recognized and respected educational option for at-risk youth in the State of Washington. Click on the video below to learn more about our academy and see some of our amazing Cadets in action! Proficiency in Spanish is desired but not required.

ABOUT THE YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM
Who we are: The WYCA was established under the authority and guidelines of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. This is a voluntary program which includes a 22-week residential phase followed by a 24-month post-residential phase. The purpose of the program is to provide a highly disciplined, safe and professional learning environment that empowers at-risk youth to improve their educational levels and become responsible and productive citizens of the State of Washington. The National Guard Challenge Program is one of the most successful alternative education programs designed for high school dropouts or youth that are not progressing in a traditional high school setting and has graduated over 215,000+ Cadets to date. To learn more about the Washington Military Department and the Washington Youth Challenge Academy visit www.mil.wa.gov/youth-academy

What makes WYCA a great place to work?
Work that matters-building character, enriching lives, one Cadet at a time! Leadership that empowers and supports employees A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information. Tuition Discount! Washington State Employees are eligible for a 10% tuition discount with Western Governors University (WGU) for Bachelor's & Master's Degree programs in Business; Information Technology; Healthcare and Education. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Support for employee growth and development

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or higher-level degree OR Experience in casework; counseling; social services; teaching; marketing; public relations; human resource management; planning; directing and/or facilitating youth group activities; or experience in a related field will substitute for education on a year for year basis.
• Additional qualifying experience can substitute for education on a year for year basis.
• Effective and professional techniques for interviewing and information gathering.
• Recruit youth in person, over the phone, and by attending various events statewide.
• Twelve months of recruiting, sales or marketing experience
• Professional level experience serving, educating, and/or delivering services that were primarily for the benefit of youth.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Ability to take action to learn and grow.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment personal history and criminal background check investigation, which includes fingerprinting.
• Must be willing to participate in periodic background checks in accordance with department policy.
• Willing not to use or be in possession of illegal narcotics or controlled substances while on or off duty.
• Willing and able to be free from excessive alcohol consumption.
• Willing and able to pass drug testing requirements, including pre-employment (to include testing when employees change job classifications due to promotion or transfer or there is "reasonable suspicion").
• Ability, willingness, desire and commitment to work with all at-risk youth in a 24/7 highly structured residential setting requiring extensive interaction and contact with at-risk youth and parents who may be disgruntled, angry, disrespectful (use of profanity, name calling, etc.), depressed and at times confrontational.
• Must be willing and committed to following the NGYCP-CA Hands-Off Leadership and Appropriate Relationships Guidance, recognizing that as a staff member of the Washington Youth Challenge Academy, our positions have implied authority over Cadets, regardless of their residential or completion status.
• Must be willing to follow directives and law pertaining to Hands-Off Leadership, Fraternization, Mandatory Reporting, and Appropriate Relationships.
• Must complete annual first aid and CPR training/re-certification.
• Must comply with Department policies and procedures governing workplace conduct.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Washington
• Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01).
• This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver’s License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Spanish is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and maintaining an effective recruiting and advertising program to ensure that the WYCA is a recognized and respected educational option for at-risk youth in the State of Washington.
• Routinely traveling around the state to conduct recruiting events using promotional videos and written marketing materials and developing and delivering presentations/training about the WYCA program to youth, stakeholders and diverse audiences.
• Ensure all required youth application documents are accurate, complete, and meet all program requirements prior to the in-processing start date.

Benefits

• employer contributions toward health insurance
• paid holidays
• retirement plans
• sick leave
• vacation days
• 10% tuition discount with Western Governors University (WGU) for Bachelor's & Master's Degree programs in Business; Information Technology; Healthcare and Education.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Support for employee growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level