Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
• 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 on each one.
• Prepare documentation on potential students and review with the center as applicable or necessary.
• Maintain monthly goals established by the PRH and 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 in providing pre-enrollment orientation; 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 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 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.
• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.
• Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.
Requirements:
Two years related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.
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.