• Admissions Counselor

    Adams and Associates (Miami Gardens, FL)


    Admissions Counselor

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Miami - Miami Gardens, FL

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    2 Year Degree

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Up to 25%

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

     

    Job Category

    Education

    Description

    Miami Job Corps is an education and training center located in Miami Gardens FL We are a Center which uses student-focused programs to ensure successful training and employment placement for each individual we serve.

     

    If you are interested in shaping the lives of our 16-24 year old students and have a passionate approach to supporting our youth through the Job Corps program then launch your career at Miami Job Corps. We are looking for an exceptional Registered Nurse to join our team of professionals.

    SCHEDULED HOURS:

    Monday through Friday 8a-5p

    Benefits:

    + Competitive wage

    + 11 paid holidays a year

    + Generous vacation and sick time accruals

    + Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

    + Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA

    + Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Dependent care FSA

    + 401k and Employee Stock Ownership after one year of service with employer matching

    + FREE - Employer paid STD/LTD, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Will Preparation, Travel Assistance, and Identity Theft ($0 cost to employees)

    + Robust Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program that include free and discounted services in addition to monetary incentives for making healthy decisions

    + Discounted all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner for $2.50 per employee, per meal

    + Gym and weight room available for use when students are not utilizing these areas.

     

    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.

     

    + May supervise assigned WBL students.

    + Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.

    + Ensures Center meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals.

    + 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.

    + Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.

    + Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities.

    + Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.

    + Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.

    + Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.

    + Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.

    + Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.

    + Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.

    + Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.

    + Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    + 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.

    •Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.