OA Counselor - Syracuse Office

Job Description

Job Description

Summary of Position Functions:

Actively recruit students into our vocational trade programs. This is an excellent position for an outgoing individual who loves traveling throughout New York State, meeting new people, and who can spread the word about the opportunities our program can provide for potential students.

Major Duties and 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 obtain pertinent information per the Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH).
• Prepare documentation on potential students and review with the center as applicable or necessary.
• Maintain monthly goals established by the PRH and by 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 with providing pre-enrollment orientation, and 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 a network with youth development agencies, one-stop agencies, churches, and community organizations to provide a wide base for recruiting of potential students.
• Introduce labor market information to help with the career transition period process and analyze career paths in the local labor market.
• 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.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees will perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

• Presents information both clearly and concisely.
• Regularly confirms the correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of written and verbal communication skills for presenting facts and ideas.
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and to comprehend.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, priority assignment, and personal organization.
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided by developing professional skills and personal growth.
• Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Educational Requirements/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; and two years of related experience.
• Two years of related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience, or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.
• Valid NY State Driver’s License.

Benefits:

• Medical Coverage with Reduced Rates for Employees
• Dental, and Vision
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Long-Term, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance (dismemberment, dislocation, or fracture) on, or off the job
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance (supplements your medical plan)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Free access to our weight and cardio rooms, and low-cost meals from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal) daily.

ADA Requirements:

Under the Americans with Disability Act, requirements may be made to accommodate disabled individuals reasonably however, no accommodation may be made which may pose serious health, or safety risks to the employee, or others, or which impose an undue hardship on the company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The term "Qualified Individual with Disability," means an individual with a disability who with, or without reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of the position.

Physical Activities:

• Reading, writing, and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and, or exchange information in person, or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC Screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about, or walking for occasional or frequent periods
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Kneeling, and bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and, or lifting light objects

Working Conditions:

• Campus, office, classroom setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• Exposure to possible conflicts with students

Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

As of September 17, 2023 - Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with co-workers.

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