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Job Description
OA Counselor Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center - 3.6 Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time $45,000 a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description
OUTREACH AND ADMISSIONS
Counselor Position Title:
Outreach and Admissions Counselor 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.
Significant Responsibilities:
Recruits eligible youth to the Job Corps program and submits a sufficient number of eligible applicant folders to achieve center goals. Assist applicants in developing a career and employability plan utilizing the Personal Career Development Plan (PCDP). Participates in evening and weekend outreach/recruitment activities as necessary or assigned. Conducts campus tours and represents the Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center at public and other 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. Is familiar with and promotes/supports campus-wide compliance with DOL, Corporate and Center initiatives. 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. Education and 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.
Certifications/Licenses:
Valid state driver's license CPR/First Aid certifications (training provided upon hire) Equal Opportunity Statement Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center 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.
