What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at Finch-Henry Serrato Job Corps?
Admissions Counselor
Department: OA/CTS Reports To: OA/CTS Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt
Status: Full-Time
Salary: Contact Human Resources
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
Reports to the OA/CTS Director. Responsible for providing placement and follow up services to former enrollees and graduates in compliance with government and management directives
Job Description:
- 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.
- Maintain monthly goals established by the PRH and management.
- Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students. Prepare related reports.
- Arrange for and assist in providing pre-enrollment orientation; schedule tours of the center.
- 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 employability 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
Experience:
Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.
Days/Hours: Monday – Friday/ 40 hours per week
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATIONS:
A valid Regular Driver License is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person