Counselor contractor

Admissions Counselor

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

19 days of Paid Time Off the first year

11 paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%

Flexible spending accounts

Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability

Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary term life insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

PTO Exchange

Salary Rate: $45,000

Duties & Responsibilities

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for conducting outreach and direct recruitment activities, interfacing with other outreach contractors, and determining student qualifications for enrollment in support of the center's residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs in compliance with government and management directives.

Admissions Counselor attends, exhibits, and presents at designated events including neighborhood and county activities/fairs, job fairs. Resource fairs and other events as directed by management.

Develops and maintains linkages with referral sources such as colleges, school districts, human services agencies, youth organizations, recreational centers, DOL, national, state, and local agencies to identify potential students and conduct outreach activities.

Interviews potential candidates to obtain information to support eligibility and complete applicant folders.

Completes all required documentation in individual folders for enrollment per PRH and company requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; or

Associate's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, and w years related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.

Valid State driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location Old Dominion Job Corps 1073 Father Judge Rd Monroe, VA 24574