Admissions Counselor

Horizons Youth Services

Outreach and Admissions Counselor promoting Job Corps programs and guiding applicants through eligibility and screening. Requires community engagement and collaboration to maintain strong partnerships and image.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensures that the Job Corps program maintains a positive public image, strong community and employer partnerships, a pool of eligible and committed applicants, and full utilization of Job Corps training opportunities at assigned centers.
Assists and provides guidance to prospective Job Corps enrollees by determining basic eligibility, conducting screening, and providing career-based counseling.
Assesses, verifies, and documents applicant eligibility for the Job Corps program.
Ensures all applicants meet DOL essential admission requirements prior to assignment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two years related experience
Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.
Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, or Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications or closely related field, and two years related experience.
Valid State Drivers' License.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

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Hard Skills & Tools

eligibility assessmentcareer counselingscreeningdocumentation

Soft Skills

community partnershippublic image managementguidancecommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeAssociates degreeValid State Drivers' License