Admissions/Career Transition Counselor

Equus Workforce Solutions; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions is hiring an Admissions & Career Transition Counselor in Cleveland, OH to recruit, enroll, and support Job Corps students from outreach to job placement or further education. You will ensure compliant, seamless experiences aligned with DOL and center requirements, working with diverse youth populations.

The role emphasizes outreach, admissions processing, career transition planning, and ongoing post-enrollment support to help graduates secure quality employment or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or a related field.
• Associate degree in a related field plus two years of relevant experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in admissions, counseling, youth services, workforce development, or related fields.
• Experience working with diverse youth populations.
• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• English/Spanish bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit eligible youth for the Job Corps Program through outreach in communities, agencies, American Job Centers, and public events.
• Conduct orientations and interviews with applicants; include parent or guardian participation when required.
• Manage applicant files: data entry, document scanning, quality assurance checks, and compliance with enrollment procedures.
• Coordinate with centers to arrange applicant travel and ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Meet departmental and center recruitment goals.
• Assess graduates’ placement readiness and provide referrals to employment, military opportunities, further education, or training.
• Ensure timely placement and retention of graduates in quality jobs or educational pathways.
• Engage in job development outreach with employers, One-Stops, and state agencies to identify career opportunities.
• Provide ongoing support to former enrollees, ensuring access to necessary support services.
• Clearly communicate and consistently model strong employability and Career Success Standards (CSS) skills.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Company Description

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Job Description

The Admissions & Career Transition Counselor is responsible for recruiting, enrolling, and supporting students throughout their Job Corps journey from initial outreach to successful job placement, retention, or transition to further education. This role ensures a seamless experience for applicants and graduates while maintaining compliance with all DOL, Center, and Equus Workforce Solutions requirements.

Key Responsibilities Include

Admissions

• Recruit eligible youth for the Job Corps Program through outreach in communities, agencies, American Job Centers, and public events.
• Conduct orientations and interviews with applicants; include parent or guardian participation when required.
• Manage applicant files: data entry, document scanning, quality assurance checks, and compliance with enrollment procedures.
• Coordinate with centers to arrange applicant travel and ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Meet departmental and center recruitment goals.

Career Transition

• Assess graduates’ placement readiness and provide appropriate referrals to employment, military opportunities, further education, or training programs.
• Ensure timely placement and retention of graduates in quality jobs or educational pathways.
• Engage in job development outreach with employers, One-Stops, and state agencies to identify career opportunities.
• Provide ongoing support to former enrollees, ensuring access to necessary support services.
• Clearly communicate and consistently model strong employability and Career Success Standards (CSS) skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or a related field; OR
• Associate degree in a related field plus two years of relevant experience.
• One to two years of experience in admissions, counseling, youth services, workforce development, or related fields.
• Experience working with diverse youth populations.
• Valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• English/Spanish bilingual ability is a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Ensure a safe and respectful environment free of harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.
• Adhere to all safety practices within the scope of responsibility.
• Attend all required staff trainings and department meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.