AdmissionsCareer Transition Counselor

The Admissions & Career Transition Counselor is responsible for recruiting enrolling and supporting students throughout their Job Corps journey from initial outreach to successful job placement retention or transition to further education. This role ensures a seamless experience for applicants and graduates while maintaining compliance with all DOL Center and Equus Workforce Solutions requirements.

Key Responsibilities include:

Admissions

• Recruit eligible youth for the Job Corps Program through outreach in communities agencies American Job Centers and public events.
• Conduct orientations and interviews with applicants; include parent or guardian participation when required.
• Manage applicant files: data entry document scanning quality assurance checks and compliance with enrollment procedures.
• Coordinate with centers to arrange applicant travel and ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Meet departmental and center recruitment goals.

Career Transition

• Assess graduates placement readiness and provide appropriate referrals to employment military opportunities further education or training programs.
• Ensure timely placement and retention of graduates in quality jobs or educational pathways.
• Engage in job development outreach with employers One-Stops and state agencies to identify career opportunities.
• Provide ongoing support to former enrollees ensuring access to necessary support services.
• Clearly communicate and consistently model strong employability and Career Success Standards (CSS) skills.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in human services psychology counseling education social science business communications or a related field;
  OR
• Associate degree in a related field plus two years of relevant experience.
• One to two years of experience in admissions counseling youth services workforce development or related fields.
• Experience working with diverse youth populations.
• Valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
• English/Spanish bilingual ability is a plus.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Maintain accountability of staff students and property.
• Ensure a safe and respectful environment free of harassment intimidation and discrimination.
• Adhere to all safety practices within the scope of responsibility.
• Attend all required staff trainings and department meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team Equus puts the industrys best practices to work by focusing on the development design and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender age pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity ancestry religion national origin veteran status physical or mental disability or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state federal or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time