Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

Position: Admissions Counselor | Reports To: OA Supervisor | Department: OA/CTS | FLSA Status: Exempt

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 the first 24 hours, as required; 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 the outreach
• 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
• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection's core values and operating principles
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, LifeSkills Connection's policies and procedures, and Center policies and procedures
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; failure to participate may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination
• Travel as required

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel
• Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs
• Education: 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
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

Requirements

• Physical Demands: Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; specific vision capabilities include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision
• Work Environment: Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions; noise level can vary from moderate to loud

Skills

• Effective Communication: 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
• Organization of Work: 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