Admissions Counselor

Description

Pay: $24.37/hour

Schedule: Full time, Flexible, 8 hours, Monday – Friday

Ready to be a part of something big? At the Los Angeles Job Corps Center, we provide at-risk students with the tools they need to be successful at no-cost to them or their families.

Our team members enjoy:

• Affordable health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, & holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• A chance to make a difference every day!

What a day looks like:

• Conduct recruitment activities for students, including public speaking; developing linkages with referral sources such as human services agencies, recreation centers, youth organizations and churches; participate in center tours; contact potential enrollees to explore enrollment.
• Interview interested candidates and obtain required information on each one; ensure all documents required to support eligibility are obtained, properly completed and included in the applicant's folder.
• Arrange for reception of candidates upon acceptance to the program.
• Follow-up on student progress, e.g., length of stay and separation.
• Prepare, schedule, and provide outreach presentations in the assigned area; provide outreach presentations in support of the regional outreach efforts.
• Maintain accountability logs of organizations contacted, individuals contacted, referrals to screening agencies and subsequent enrollments.
• Coordinate and maintain communications with centers pertaining to center input needs.
• Refer youth to designated screening or other support agencies, as appropriate.
• Prepare necessary and required reports related to the recruitment effort.

Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field; or Associate’s degree and two years related experience required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency also required. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.

At Los Angeles Job Corps Center, we support the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. 

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.