Outreach and Admissions Counselor - Cass, AR

GBX Consultants, Inc. is accepting resumes for a full-time Outreach and Admissions Counselor (OA Counselor). The OA Counselor is responsible for applicant recruitment and arrival coordination and with transitional support and placement services leading to quality full-time jobs, military enlistment, or enrollment in higher education or Job Corps advanced training.

The OA Counselor will identify and develop Center-beneficial partnerships that lead to enrollment and/or student placement and will determine and document student eligibility for Job Corps enrollment. The OA Counselor will demonstrate an on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works cooperatively with various individuals and organizations to attract and enroll eligible at-risk youth.
• Conducts comprehensive screening procedures to determine applicants eligibility for the Job Corps Program. Ensures compliance with requirements, such as income eligibility verification, background checks, parental consent for minors and any necessary medical or educational documentation. Denies applicant enrollment and refers applicants to other educational resources.
• Secures and evaluates applicants behavioral, medical and educational records.
• Conducts thorough assessment activities and career counseling during the admissions process.
• Works closely with community agencies, employment services, high schools, trade and technical schools and other agencies to inform prospective applicants about the Job Corps program.
• Develops partnerships with community agencies and local businesses to develop and maintain referral linkages for prospective enrollments and post training placement opportunities.
• Conducts campus tours, pre-arrival visits and parent meetings.
• Provides additional assistance, as departmental needs become evident, in meeting overall department placement goals.
• Attends required staff training sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Social Science, Business, Communications, or closely related field.
• Associate’s degree Human Resources, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Social Science, Business, 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.
• Knowledge of Civilian Conservation Centers and Job Corps services is a plus.
• Sounds knowledge of case management, career counseling, employment counseling and job search, job preparation, and development techniques.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Demonstrated experience in resolution of complex issues and ability to adapt to changing requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills required (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Overnight business travel may be required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled