Admissions Counselor ($500 SIGNING BONUS)

The Miami Job Corps Center is hiring an Admissions Counselor in Homestead, FL. Responsible for the recruitment and arrival coordination of Job Corps students. Identifies and develops Center- beneficial partnerships that lead to student benefit and success. Determines student qualifications, eligibility and suitability for Job Corps enrollment. Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data.

• Conducts comprehensive screening procedures to determine applicants eligibility and suitability for the Job Corps Program.
• Secures and evaluates applicants behavioral, medical and educational records.
• Denies applicant enrollment and refers applicants to other educational resources.
• Conducts thorough assessment activities and career counseling during the admissions process.
• Serves as a liaison to Center staff 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.
• Acts as a liaison between the Job Corps Center and community agencies. Develops and maintains referral linkages in the community.
• Conducts Center 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.
• Meets monthly placement goals.

Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications or closely related field and two years related experience required. Bachelors degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field preferred. Experience may include successful Job Corps enrollment or successful enrollment in other youth development programs.

Must possess a valid in-State Drivers License and meet Company insurability requirements.

Must be able to work in Homestead, FL region with twice a week travel to Miami Gardens.