Admissions Counselor

Position Title: Outreach and Admissions Counselor

Location: Springdale Job Corps Center - Troutdale, Oregon and PIVOT campus - Portland, Oregon

Reports To: Outreach and Admissions Supervisor

FLSA: Exempt $ 45,000 annual salary

The Outreach and Admissions Counselor provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-ready technical and basic skills (academic) training and job placement assistance to program eligible youth ages 16-24.

Summary of Duties:

Performs Outreach and Admissions activities and programs which include educating and working in partnership with individuals, communities, organizations, one-stops, schools, social services agencies, community partners, military services, and other training programs to promote and foster applicant referral and related services to ensure the Springdale Job Corps Center is in compliance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Human Learning Systems, and other applicable regulations, policies, requirements and mandates.

Significant Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the Job Corps program maintains a positive public image, strong community and employer partnerships, a pool of eligible and committed applicants, and full utilization of the Job Corps training opportunities.
• Maintains integrity of the Job Corps Program and of the Springdale Job Corps Center.
• Performs and delivers quality Job Corps outreach, admissions and re-admissions services and support within an assigned geographical area in accordance with DOL, PRH, and HLS standards and guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Recruits eligible youth to the Job Corps program and submits a sufficient number of eligible applicant folders to achieve 103% of contacted on-board strength. Maintains a 90-day commitment of 95% of all students recruited to the program.
• Maintains weekly contact with all applicants pending arrival and documents all contact in required database.
• Participates in evening and weekend outreach/recruitment activities as necessary or assigned, travel required.
• Provides all applicants with accurate information about Job Corps, including the process for eligibility determination, selection, and assignment of eligible applicants for enrollment; privacy rights and equal employment opportunity information, reasonable accommodation information, and information concerning voluntary enrollment in Job Corps for each individual.
• Conducts campus tours and represents the Springdale-PIVOT Job Corps Center at public and community events, as well as at organizational meetings and in high schools.
• Joins and actively participate in at least one community group, i.e. Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, etc.
• Assesses and verifies applicant eligibility and other factors for student selection and enrollment. Notifications must be made to all applicants of their eligibility determination.
• Collaborates with Career Center/One-Stops and other community resources to meet applicant’s needs.
• Conducts follow-up and retention/commitment activities with enrolled students once they arrive on center and throughout their center experience, especially during the first 90 days.
• Prepares, submits, and analyzes (as necessary) a variety of qualitative, quantitative, and narrative reports in accordance with and as prescribed by Corporate Office, and Department of Labor.
• Performs administrative, support, and management functions in support of quantitative and quality goal accomplishment, including deliveries of performance and services.
• Provide placement support to students who attain graduate status, by assisting with career transition skills such as interviewing and resume preparation. Available to coach graduates on placement search strategies.
• Maintain assessment and placement plan for each assigned recruited graduate. Identifies, locates, and makes referrals to transitional support services necessary for successful placement and retention.
• Participates in mandated staff training.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; or an Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, and two years related experience.
• Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.
• Experience in counseling, marketing, and education are desired.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid state driver’s license
• CPR/First Aid certifications

Equal Opportunity Statement Human Learning Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.