Lead Outreach and Admissions and Career Transition Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Horizons Youth Services at Milwaukee Job Corps Center provides innovative, quality educational and job training programs to enable young people to succeed in today’s competitive job market and keep pace with the ever-changing dynamics of our worldwide economy.

We are looking for an individual with experience in outreach and admissions and career placements for our Lead Outreach and Admissions / Career Placement Counselor position at our residential trade and education center.

Job Summary : Responsible for assisting the Manager of Outreach and Admissions / Career Transition Services functions, programs, activities, and related events, in compliance with the US Department of Labor, corporate, project, and other applicable regulations, policies, requirements, and mandates.

Duties :

• Develops meaningful relationships and partnerships with community leaders, community organizations, WIBs, Youth Councils, One-Stops, employers, and business partners.
• Maintains contact with appropriate Center staff, OA / CTS staff and contractors, and involves them in outreach and career transition communication activities as appropriate.
• Participates with the manager in ensuring that quality OA and CTS services and support are provided that enable the delivery of personalized admissions and career transition services leading to long-term employment earning growth, career progression, connectivity within communities, and further education for all eligible Job Corps applicants and students.
• Assists with the training and mentoring of the OA / CTS team.
• Assist in the development and execution of project plans, programs and activities related to WIA initiatives and DOL challenges.
• Ensures the implementation of a uniform system for reporting placement transactions and the provision of transitional support services.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation, verification, and reporting of career transitions services with specific attention to detail on the PRH mandates and quality control of all related actions and activities.
• Ensures that communications with parents, guardians, and Admissions Counselors are maintained regarding the resolution of applicant’s problems.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education : Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications or closely related field and two years of related experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : Valid State Drivers’ License.