Carpenter Management Group (Glenmont Job Corps)
Outreach and Admissions Counselor
Carpenter Management Group (Glenmont Job Corps), Glenmont, New York, United States, 12077
About Job Corps:
Join us and make a huge impact in the next generation! Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people earn a high school diploma or GED, learn a career, and find and keep a good job. Job Corps centers provide a safe environment where students can focus on their education and career training.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Admissions Counselor to join our team at the Glenmont Job Corps Center. This Admissions Counselor conducts local outreach activities and admissions procedures to recruit, determine eligibility of, and enroll applicants into the Job Corps program. As well as demonstrates an ongoing commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Demonstrates and abides by the Company Core Values and the operating principles.
Assists students in adjusting to Center life to enhance student retention by providing supervision, behavior modification, counseling, and by acting as a positive role model and mentor.
Conducts local outreach activities and admissions procedures to recruit, determine eligibility of, and enroll applicants into the Job Corps program.
Helps create and implement a local and geographic outreach program to recruit and maintain a pool of interested, eligible, and suitable applicants.
Collaborates with local organizations, career centers, and community resources to recruit and help address applicant needs.
Conducts in-depth interviews and assesses eligibility for enrollment for all applicants to the program.
Provides applicants with all relevant information regarding Job Corps programs, standards of conduct, expectations, goals, disability and reasonable accommodations, equal employment opportunity, and enrollment requirements.
Records and maintains all application materials and associated documentation, following all established procedures for accuracy and confidentiality.
Provides timely information to the centers and applicable staff to ensure students are assigned to respective centers, transportation is arranged, and all students' needs are anticipated.
Establishes rapport with applicants and provides ongoing support throughout the application, pre-departure, and arrival processes and throughout students' stay in the program.
Establishes and maintains positive partnerships with center staff to ensure that centers receive committed and informed applicants and that applicants receive quality services throughout the application and arrival processes.
Arranges and conducts tours of the centers for interested individuals and groups.
Travels to centers, career centers, outreach sites, transportation depots, and other applicable locations as necessary.
Qualifications:
Minimum:
Associate's degree in human service, psychology, counseling, education, social sciences, communication, or closely related field and two years of experience. Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field. Model company Core Values. Ability to drive and travel.
Preferred:
Experience working with disadvantaged youth is highly desirable.
Knowledge Required:
Knowledge of Job Corps or similar training program. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Excellent presentation skills. Must possess a valid State of California driver's license. Ability to effectively relate to students. Excellent organizational skills.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Health, dental, and vision insurance
FSA, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Accident, Hospital Plan, Critical Illness, and Pet insurance!
401k plan with a 4% match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Join us at Job Corps and make a difference in the lives of young people by helping them achieve their educational and career goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
The Glenmont Job Corps Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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Join us and make a huge impact in the next generation! Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people earn a high school diploma or GED, learn a career, and find and keep a good job. Job Corps centers provide a safe environment where students can focus on their education and career training.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Admissions Counselor to join our team at the Glenmont Job Corps Center. This Admissions Counselor conducts local outreach activities and admissions procedures to recruit, determine eligibility of, and enroll applicants into the Job Corps program. As well as demonstrates an ongoing commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Demonstrates and abides by the Company Core Values and the operating principles.
Assists students in adjusting to Center life to enhance student retention by providing supervision, behavior modification, counseling, and by acting as a positive role model and mentor.
Conducts local outreach activities and admissions procedures to recruit, determine eligibility of, and enroll applicants into the Job Corps program.
Helps create and implement a local and geographic outreach program to recruit and maintain a pool of interested, eligible, and suitable applicants.
Collaborates with local organizations, career centers, and community resources to recruit and help address applicant needs.
Conducts in-depth interviews and assesses eligibility for enrollment for all applicants to the program.
Provides applicants with all relevant information regarding Job Corps programs, standards of conduct, expectations, goals, disability and reasonable accommodations, equal employment opportunity, and enrollment requirements.
Records and maintains all application materials and associated documentation, following all established procedures for accuracy and confidentiality.
Provides timely information to the centers and applicable staff to ensure students are assigned to respective centers, transportation is arranged, and all students' needs are anticipated.
Establishes rapport with applicants and provides ongoing support throughout the application, pre-departure, and arrival processes and throughout students' stay in the program.
Establishes and maintains positive partnerships with center staff to ensure that centers receive committed and informed applicants and that applicants receive quality services throughout the application and arrival processes.
Arranges and conducts tours of the centers for interested individuals and groups.
Travels to centers, career centers, outreach sites, transportation depots, and other applicable locations as necessary.
Qualifications:
Minimum:
Associate's degree in human service, psychology, counseling, education, social sciences, communication, or closely related field and two years of experience. Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field. Model company Core Values. Ability to drive and travel.
Preferred:
Experience working with disadvantaged youth is highly desirable.
Knowledge Required:
Knowledge of Job Corps or similar training program. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Excellent presentation skills. Must possess a valid State of California driver's license. Ability to effectively relate to students. Excellent organizational skills.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Health, dental, and vision insurance
FSA, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Accident, Hospital Plan, Critical Illness, and Pet insurance!
401k plan with a 4% match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Join us at Job Corps and make a difference in the lives of young people by helping them achieve their educational and career goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
The Glenmont Job Corps Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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