OA Counselor

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Education & Training Resources LLC

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Vergennes, Vermont

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The OA Counselor assists in the recruitment, admissions, and enrollment of youth into the Job Corps program while ensuring contractual goals are met. They are responsible for developing marketing plans, maintaining applicant eligibility documentation, and providing ongoing support and mentorship to students.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an Associate's degree with two years of related experience. You possess strong outreach, communication, and analytical skills, along with meticulous documentation abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job Corps methodologies

outreach techniques

Job Description

 

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

Assists in the recruitment, admissions and enrollment of youth into the Job Corps Program.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure that the OA contractual goal is met during the appraisal period and ensures individual OA ratings are at or above 100% for the appraisal period
  • Ensures that a corrective action plan is in place to meet any and all measures that are below 100%.
  • Attends and actively participates in OMS meetings and ensures 100% overall according to the monthly
  • OAOMS report card and actively participate in committees and provide support to center functions and activities.
  • Ensure that the Area Marketing Plan for each county is developed and maintained on the AMP spreadsheet and ensure that the One-Stop Centers have a plan for ensuring Job Corps presence, updated materials and that there is a plan for target recruitment (females, ELL, etc.).
  • Work closely with Business Community Liaison and Work Based Learning Coordinator on outreach activities and center functions such as the CID and CRC
  • Must access, verify and document applicant eligibility in strict accordance with the PRH guidelines and ensure the support of all on center measures in regard to OMS and is fully supporting Center’s OBS capacity and student employee retention.
  • Adhere to the PRH requirements and maintain integrity in all their work to meet the standards of the ROCA, COCA and OIG.
  • Responsible to ensure that the S/E feel that they were provided with specific and accurate information regarding the Center prior to arrival and act S/E mentor, ensuring that assigned S/Es are making progress and receive necessary support to be successful in the program.
  • Maintain budget as described by the Administration/Finance Department.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

· Sound working knowledge of outreach techniques

· Demonstrated skills in identifying and evaluating the emotional needs of young adults

· Ability to quickly learn Job Corps methodologies

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Meticulous documentation/recording skills and attention to detail; excellent time management skills

· Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a wide variety of circumstances related to student services

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Strong analytical skills in interpreting data related to student programming

· Computer literate with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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 experience with other youth development programs

EXPERIENCE:

· 1 year experience in working with youth, sales, marketing, or counseling related services

OTHER:

Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

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Education & Training Resources LLC

We are a proud partner of the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Job Corps, and workforce development programs across the nation. As a Job Corps center operator, ETR is a stakeholder in the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country, and our mission is clear: “To provide meaningful and quality education, training and employment services to disadvantaged youth and adults that will lead to opportunities for their professional growth and personal self-sufficiency.” Since 1991, ETR has managed both residential and non-residential workforce development programs. Now, with over 30 years of experience, we know exactly how to deliver quality academic and career technical training services, as well as competent and qualified students to employers! Through our partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor and Office of Job Corps, ETR currently employs over 900 full-time workforce development staff, serving approximately 2,500-3,000 young adults in both residential and non-residential campuses every year. In partnering with Education & Training Resources, you will gain an experienced, capable, and dedicated partner and service provider, able to supply employers with proficient, passionate, and hardworking employees!
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