Career Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Des Moines, IA

Description

Interested in making a difference in young adults’ lives between the ages of 16-24? If so we may have the perfect job for you.

Job Corps is a government-funded, no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our Core Values of Safety, Individual Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Growth, and Commitment.

Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone’s life.

You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with, but you may also be eligible to take advantage of a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), legal and PTO.

Job Summary: Plans and implements a local outreach program to ensure a sufficient number of referrals for Job Corps participation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and abides by the Company Core Values and the operating principles.
• Implements a local outreach program to ensure a sufficient number of referrals to achieve contracted goals.
• Conducts in-depth interviews with applicants.
• Collects and records accurate data and signatures on all applicable forms.
• Reviews and assesses all application materials and personal observations to make an informed judgment about applicant’s suitability for the program.
• Approves or denies all applications to Job Corps with the exception of those needing medical or mental health review, behavior and applications for readmission.
• Provides timely travel authorization and/or information as appropriate.
• Establishes rapport with applicants and provides ongoing support through the application process, pre-departure and updates and during center stay.
• Provides applicants with accurate information about Job Corps.
• Introduces applicants to labor market information in applicant’s preferred vocation in his/her own hometown area.
• Establishes and maintains positive partnerships with center staff to ensure that centers receive committed and informed applicants and that students receive quality services.
• Maintains and updates records according to Federal requirements.
• Conducts tours of the center for visiting groups.
• Regularly makes presentations about Job Corps and eligibility requirements to community partners, schools, youth groups, etc.
• Develops MOUs with community partners to establish meaningful and productive referral partnerships to ensure a consistent flow of eligible applicants to Outreach and Admissions Counselors.

Requirements

Minimum: 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 two years related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions with other youth development programs.  

Preferred: Minimum plus Previous Job Corps experience

Knowledge: Knowledge of Job Corps or similar training program. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Excellent presentation skills. Must possess a valid State driver’s license. Ability to effectively relate to students. Excellent organizational skills.

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