High School Enrollment Counselor- Richmond

Overview

Want to make a difference in a young person’s life? This is a rewarding position in training and mentoring at-risk youth.

Salary Range: $43,888 to $44,766

Location: This position is located in a satellite office in Richmond, VA for the Old Dominion Job Corps Center.

• The High School Enrollment Counselor reports to the Outreach and Admissions Manager and is a salaried, exempt position.
• Conducts outreach and direct recruitment activities, interfaces with other outreach contractors, and determines 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.
• 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, and other 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.

• Bachelor s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a closely related field; or
• Associate s degree in a related field with years of related experience; experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or 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.
• Additional Requirements:
  
  Good organizational and communication skills (oral and written). Ability to obtain and maintain a CPR/First Aid certificate. Ability to communicate effectively with the trainee population and motivate students. Proficiency in operating office equipment and collaborating with team members.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of duties.

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

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

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