Job Corps Enrollment Specialist

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (low-cost) Staff

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO 19 days first year

Holidays 11 days

Employer 5% match retirement

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PSLF eligible employer

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is seeking an Admissions Counselor to drive outreach and direct recruitment for our Job Corps programs in the Potomac area of Washington, DC. You will determine applicant eligibility and support enrollment across residential and non-residential offerings.

Responsibilities include building referral networks, attending events, interviewing candidates, and maintaining accurate enrollment documentation in accordance with policy and government directives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; or
• Associate's degree in a related field plus related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions or outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.
• Valid State driver's license with acceptable driving record (preferred).
• Must pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• The Admissions Counselor is responsible for conducting outreach and direct recruitment activities, interfacing with other outreach contractors, and determining student qualifications for enrollment in support of the center's residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs in compliance with government and management directives.
• Attend, exhibit, and present at designated events including neighborhood and county activities/fairs, job fairs, resource fairs, and other events as directed by management.
• Develop and maintain linkages with referral sources such as colleges, school districts, human services agencies, youth organizations, recreational centers, DOL, and other agencies to identify potential students and conduct outreach activities.
• Interview potential candidates to obtain information to support eligibility and complete applicant folders.
• Complete all required documentation in individual folders for enrollment per program requirements.

Skills

Outreach

Recruitment

Interviews

Documentation

Agency liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate's degree + related experience

Job description

Overview

Working with us requires a person who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving others and making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off in the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Annual Salary: $48,000

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Admissions Counselor is responsible for conducting outreach and direct recruitment activities, interfacing with other outreach contractors, and determining student qualifications for enrollment in support of the center's residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs in compliance with government and management directives.
• Attend, exhibit, and present at designated events including neighborhood and county activities/fairs, job fairs, resource fairs, and other events as directed by management.
• Develop and maintain linkages with referral sources such as colleges, school districts, human services agencies, youth organizations, recreational centers, DOL, and other agencies to identify potential students and conduct outreach activities.
• Interview potential candidates to obtain information to support eligibility and complete applicant folders.
• Complete all required documentation in individual folders for enrollment per program requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; or
• Associate's degree in a related field plus related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions or outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.
• Valid State driver's license with acceptable driving record (preferred).
• Must pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not exhaustive of all duties that may be required.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Location

Potomac Job Corps

1 DC Village Ln SW,
Washington, DC 20032

Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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