Admissions Counselor

About the role

Responsible for conducting outreach, recruitment, eligibility determination, and admissions functions and processes in compliance with government and management directives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative outreach activities with public service agencies, community organizations, schools and individuals who might refer eligible candidates to the Job Corps program
• Interview interested candidates and obtain pertinent information on each one
• Prepare documentation on potential students and review with the center as applicable or necessary
• Provide orientation for prospects; Communicate a clear and accurate description of Job Corps, the particular Center, and expectations for students; Schedule tours of the center if able
• Maintain monthly goals as directed by management
• Contact all prospects within 24 hours; Record any contact or attempt of contact
• Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students; Prepare related reports
• Prepare necessary and required reports related to outreach efforts
• Assist in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting student recruitment
• Create network with youth development agencies, one-stop agencies, churches and community organizations to provide a wide-base for recruiting of potential students
• Introduce labor market information to help with the career transition period process and analyze career paths in local labor market
• Participate in student employ-ability programs and activities
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), LifeSkills Connection's policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection Inc.'s core values and operating principles
• Participate in required PRH staff training; failure to participate may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination
• Driving as required

Qualifications

• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Valid State Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs

Skills

• Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend
• Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously
• Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth
• Initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service

Benefits

• Employer paid Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
• Paid Holidays, PTO + More

Pay

$22.29-22.30/hourly