Admissions Counselor

Lifeskills Connection
  • Bowling Green, Kentucky
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    LifeSkills Connection, Inc.  |  Build, Inspire, Grow
    Admission Counselor
    Help young adults in your community take the first step toward a real career.
    LifeSkills Connection, Inc. is hiring an Admission Counselor in Bowling Green, KY. You'll connect young adults ages 16 to 24 with Job Corps, a free federal program that offers career training, a high school diploma or GED, housing, and a path to a career. Many of the young people you meet are looking for a fresh start, and you'll be the person who helps them take that first step. This is a full-time position with local travel.
    What You'll Do
    • Build relationships with schools, churches, youth programs, workforce centers, and community organizations that refer young people to Job Corps
    • Meet with interested applicants and explain the program clearly and honestly
    • Guide applicants through eligibility and the admissions process
    • Follow up with every prospect within 24 hours so no one falls through the cracks
    • Work toward monthly enrollment goals and track your outreach and progress
    • Schedule center tours and help new students know what to expect
    What You'll Bring
    • Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a related field; or an associate's degree in one of these fields plus two years of related experience
    • Experience in outreach, admissions, recruiting, or youth programs is a plus; Job Corps experience is a big plus
    • Strong communication skills and comfort with Microsoft Office
    • Good organization and follow-through
    • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
    • A genuine belief in young adults and an easy way of connecting with people
    Why LifeSkills Connection
    Our mission is to create change and add value to individuals and organizations by building relationships and inspiring human growth and development.
    You'll join a family- and veteran-owned organization where you can see the impact of your work every day, in the young people who start new careers because you reached them.
    Benefits Include
    • Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
    • Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
    • 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
    • Paid Holidays, PTO + More
    LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
    If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources, 833-311-1661, for assistance.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBowling Green, Kentucky
    Websitehttps://www.lifeskillsconnection.com/job-openings/

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Disability Insuranceunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Psychologyunmatched
    • School Buildingsunmatched
    • Social Sciencesunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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