Youth Career & Placement Counselor

025 OKLAHOMA MILITARY DEPARTMENT; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Military Department invites applications for a full-time Job Placement Counselor. The role supports the Sooner Job Challenge program in Oklahoma City, handling case management, career counseling, and tracking participants through placement phases.

Under supervision, you will help students identify placement goals in education, military, and employment; connect them with mentors; work with community partners; and maintain confidential records.

Qualifications

• Military background preferred, but not required.
• Requires good administrative, computer, communication and customer service skills with the ability to compile and produce required reports.
• Strong background working with at risk youth, or a combination of education and experience.
• Prefer at least 2 years working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Track student associates and graduates during placement phases.
• Assist with identifying placement goals in education, military, and employment.
• Help students partner with mentors in their vocation.
• Work with community partners to obtain job offers within their field.
• Facilitate opportunities for students to use vocational skills in community service projects.
• May assist with transporting and supervising students as needed.
• Track graduates and mentors for 12 months after graduation.
• Make monthly contact with graduates via phone, email, text, or social media.
• Process records requests and ensure confidentiality of records.
• Assist Admissions with student in-processing duties.

Skills

Administrative skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Oklahoma Military Department invites applications for a full-time Job Placement Counselor. The role supports the Sooner Job Challenge program in Oklahoma City, handling case management, career counseling, and tracking participants through placement phases.

Under supervision, you will help students identify placement goals in education, military, and employment; connect them with mentors; work with community partners; and maintain confidential records.