Outreach and Admissions Counselor

Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping youth take their first leaps into their career journey? Would you like to make a difference in the lives of inner-city youth? Job Corps Philadelphia may be YOUR next move! Position Summary: Responsible for applicant recruitment and arrival coordination. Identifies and develops Center-beneficial partnerships that lead to enrollment and/or student placement. Determines and documents student eligibility for Job Corps enrollment according to all PRH requirements. Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data. Responsibilities: Responsible for applicant recruitment and arrival coordination, and to provide exiting students with transitional support and placement services leading to quality full-time jobs, military enlistment, or enrollment in higher education or Job Corps advanced training. Identifies and develops Center-beneficial partnerships that lead to enrollment and/or student placement. Determines and documents student eligibility for Job Corps enrollment according to all PRH requirements. Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data. Ensures Center meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals. Conduct comprehensive screening procedures to determine applicants' eligibility for the Job Corps Program. Secures and evaluates applicants' behavioral, medical, and educational records. Conducts thorough assessment activities and career counseling during the admissions process. Serves as a Center Liaison to facilitate a seamless enrollment process and early student retention. Works closely with community agencies, employment services, high schools, trade and technical schools and other agencies to inform prospective applicants about the Job Corps program. Develops partnerships with community agencies and local businesses to develop and maintain referral linkages for prospective enrollments and post-training placement opportunities. Conducts Academy campus tours, pre-arrival visits, and Parent meetings. Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner. Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards. Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities & proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested. Other duties as assigned. Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM Expected to work one day out of the week 11:00AM-8:00PM (Contingent upon the Director's approval/ need of the department) Salary and Benefits: Yearly salary stating at $40,000 - ample room for negotiation based on your qualifications and experience We offer a comprehensive benefits plan to include, medical, dental, life and vision insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k) plan, holiday, vacation and sick pay. Qualifications Qualifications & Experience: Bachelors degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field from an accredited school; or Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field from an accredited school. Two years related experience in youth programs. Must possess a valid in-State Drivers License and meet Company insurability requirements. “Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their 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. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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