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Outreach and Admissions Counselor
Location
Texas
Posted
168 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Seniority
Senior
Associate Degree4 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish
Job Description
• Recruit eligible youth for Job Corps Program.
• Conduct outreach activities in communities, agencies, American Job Centers, and public events.
• Responsible for meeting departmental and center goals and objectives.
• Conduct orientation and interview with applicants including parent in case of minors.
• Perform applicant files procedures (data entry, scan documents on e-file).
• Participate in departmental meetings.
• Coordinate with centers to support applicants in travel arrangements.
• Perform Quality Assurance Checks on all applicant files.
• Assess graduates/former trainee's placement readiness, provide appropriate referrals and accompanying support services in accordance with DOL, Center, and Equus requirements.
• Ensures timely placement and retention of assigned graduates and former enrollees in quality jobs, the military, or further education and training opportunities.
• Promotes job development through direct contact with employers, One-Stops, JTPA, and State Employment Agencies.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
• Attends all required staff training opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- A minimum of an Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field and two years related experience.
- Above average public speaking skills and experience.
- Above average verbal and written skills.
- Above average problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Computer literacy; specifically, Internet, e-mail, and Word Perfect/MS WORD.
- The ability to work some evening hours and periodic weekends.
- The ability to travel periodically.
- Four years’ experience working with youths ages 16-24.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
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