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

Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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 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.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

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.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently

Sitting

Seeing

Hearing

Speaking

Occasionally

Standing

Walking

Bending

Stooping

Squatting

Flexibility

Driving

Seldom

Climbing

Lifting 50 pounds

Carrying

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Running

Environmental Demands:

Equipment: Ability to operate office equipment

Work Alone: Occasionally works alone

Work With Others: 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments

Reading: Ability to read at a college level

Writing: Ability to write at a college level