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Job description
Part-Time — Outreach & Admissions Counselor
Supports recruitment and outreach efforts within the assigned region, leveraging personal experience with Job Corps to engage and mentor prospective students.
Duties/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 obtained 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 related reports.
Arrange for and assist in providing pre-enrollment orientation, schedule tours of the center.
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 potential students.
Introduce labor market information to help with the career transition process and analyze local labor market career paths.
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.
Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Required Skills/Abilities:
Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms the correct interpretation of information.
Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.
Written communication must be clear, concise, and easy to read and comprehend.
Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.
Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Education & Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of related experience. Experience may include Job Corps outreach and admissions or similar work with youth development programs.
Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a closely related field. OR
Associate's degree in a related field with two (2) years of relevant experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid State Driver's License.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, and arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.
Equal Opportunities:
Bizzell is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Worksite address
guthrie, OK, 73044, US
Who can apply
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