Admissions Counselor

Pay

$28.63 per hour

Schedule

Full Time, 8‑hour shifts, Monday – Friday

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
• Short & long‑term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

About the role

MTC operates the Brooklyn Job Corps Center in Brooklyn, NY, where staff provide quality services to local youth. The organization values professional, caring employees dedicated to improving people’s lives.

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 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 and support regional outreach efforts
• Maintain accountability logs of organizations contacted, individuals contacted, referrals to screening agencies, and subsequent enrollments
• Generate sufficient 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 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 career‑success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring behaviors through interventions
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy
• Maintain accountability of property and adhere to safety practices

Requirements

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

About Us

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the Brooklyn Job Corps Center, providing services to youth in Brooklyn, NY. The organization is committed to professional development and career advancement for its staff.