Outreach Specialist

Wage - $29.48 per hour with opportunities for overtime and bonuses.

Position: Admission Counselor

Working Location: Hudson/Jersey City area and will attend the Center once a week, starting with the first week of training at the Center.

Schedule – Full Time, 8hr shifts, Monday – Friday. Occasional nights and weekends/ may be required

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance 
• Career advancement opportunities 

MTC is proud to operate the  Edison Job Corps Center in Edison, NJ where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

What you will be doing: Responsible for conducting direct recruitment activities, and interfacing with other outreach contractors in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential functions: 

1. Conduct direct recruitment activities, including public speaking; develop linkages with referral sources such as human services agencies, recreation centers, youth organizations and churches; participate in center tours; contact potential enrollees to explore enrollment. 
2. Arrange for reception of candidates upon acceptance to the program.
3. Follow-up on student progress, e.g., length of stay and separation.
4. Prepare, schedule and provide outreach presentations in the assigned area; provide outreach presentations in support of the regional outreach efforts.
5. Maintain accountability logs of organizations contacted, individuals contacted, referrals to screening agencies and subsequent enrollments. 

Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; or an associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field and two years related experience required. 
• Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions 
  experience with other youth development programs. 
• A Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.

Why: Make a positive impact in your community by doing meaningful work that results in a rewarding career. 

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.