OA / CTS Counselor

Are you looking for a rewarding role that is impactful and matters? Do you recruitment or related experience and would love to use your people skills to serve individuals seeking education and career development opportunities?  Look no further. Apply to join our team here at the Phoenix Job Corps as an OA / CTS Counselor (Outreach and Admissions / Career Transition Services)!

As an OA / CTS Counselor you are responsible for the recruitment and arrival coordination of Job Corps students. You Identify and develop Center- beneficial partnerships that lead to student benefit and success and determine student qualifications, eligibility and suitability for Job Corps enrollment all while ensuring strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data. You may supervise assigned work-based learning (WBL) students.

About Phoenix Job Corps Center

The Phoenix Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the various trades like Certified Nurse Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Medical Administration Assistant, Security and Protective Services, Cement and Masonry, Carpentry, and more.

About Adams and Associates

Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!

Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.

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

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

o Conducts comprehensive screening procedures to determine applicants eligibility and suitability for the Job Corps Program.

o Secures and evaluates applicants behavioral, medical and educational records.

o Denies applicant enrollment and refers applicants to other educational resources.

o Conducts thorough assessment activities and career counseling during the admissions process.

o Serves as a liaison to Center staff to facilitate a seamless enrollment process and early student retention.

o 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.

o Acts as a liaison between the Job Corps Center and community agencies. Develops and maintains referral linkages in the community.

o Conducts Center tours, pre-arrival visits and Parent meetings.

o Produces quality work / assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.

o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.

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

o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.

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

o 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.

o 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.

o 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.

o 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.

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

o 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.

o 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.

BENEFITS INCLUDE :

“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.