Admissions Counselor

Wage - $27.12 per hour

Schedule – Full Time, 8hr shifts, Monday – Friday

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

What you will be doing: Responsible for conducting direct recruitment activities, and interfacing with other outreach contractors in compliance with government and management directives

Essential Functions :

• Conduct direct recruitment activities, including public speaking; develop 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
• 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
• Generate sufficient amount of prospects to sustain OBS. Coordinate and communicate current OBS levels and ongoing needs to maintain OBS
• Refer youth to designated screening or other support agencies, as appropriate
• Prepare necessary and required reports related to the recruitment effort
• Assist with placement activities
• Initiate applications with interested prospects during outreach events
• Support applicants with document upload, as needed
• Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy
• Maintain accountability of property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; or an associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field and two years related experience required
• Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs
• A Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.

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, 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. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.