Youth Placement & Career Counselor

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Military Department is hiring a Job Placement Counselor in Oklahoma City to support the Sooner Job Challenge program. This full-time, Regular position handles case management, career counseling, and tracking of student associates and graduates within a demanding youth program.

Responsibilities include guiding placement goals, pairing with mentors, coordinating employment opportunities, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED. Strong background working with at risk youth, or a combination of education and experience.
• Prefer at least 2 years working with youth.
• Military background preferred, but not required.
• Requires good administrative, computer, communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Placement Program Coordinator; this position will be responsible for tracking student associates and graduates during the residential/post residential placement phase.
• During the residential phase, assist student associates with identifying placement goals in the areas of education, military and employment
• Help student associates partner with a mentor within their chosen vocation.
• Work with student associates and community partners to help students obtain offers of employment within their field of certification.
• Facilitate opportunities for student associates to use their vocational skills in community service projects.
• May be asked to assist with transporting and supervising student associates as needed.
• The post residential phase requires tracking of graduates and mentors for 12 months after graduation in accordance with National Guard Bureau and Sooner Job Challenge guidelines.
• Make monthly contact with all graduates on their assigned caseload via phone, email, text, or social media.
• Process records requests and ensure confidentiality of records.
• Assist Admissions Dept with student associates in-processing duties as assigned.

Skills

Military background

Administrative skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Oklahoma Military Department is hiring a Job Placement Counselor in Oklahoma City to support the Sooner Job Challenge program. This full-time, Regular position handles case management, career counseling, and tracking of student associates and graduates within a demanding youth program.

Responsibilities include guiding placement goals, pairing with mentors, coordinating employment opportunities, and maintaining confidentiality.