Youth Outreach & Admissions Counselor

Job Corps; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Job summary

Job Corps seeks an Outreach and Recruitment-focused professional to lead community engagement and referral efforts for eligible candidates. You will interview applicants, document details, and align outreach with monthly center goals while ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery.

You will build networks with youth organizations and public agencies, provide career guidance, and support student employability programs throughout enrollment, while upholding zero-tolerance policies and

Qualifications

• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of admissions and recruitment processes.
• High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and counsel prospective students.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Admissions & Recruitment

Communication Skills

Organization

Counseling / Guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications

Associate's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications + 2 years related experience

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Corps seeks an Outreach and Recruitment-focused professional to lead community engagement and referral efforts for eligible candidates. You will interview applicants, document details, and align outreach with monthly center goals while ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery.

You will build networks with youth organizations and public agencies, provide career guidance, and support student employability programs throughout enrollment, while upholding zero-tolerance policies and