Calvin Nelms

Experience

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  Oasis Center, Nashville, TN.

  Feb 2006 - May 2013

  Residential Counselor

  The only residential shelter in Nashville for teens (ages 13 – 17) who have runaway or are homeless, we offer a two week therapeutic program that provides young people in crisis mode a place of respite, support, and healing. For more than 40 years, this program has demonstrated incredible success helping a young person stabilize emotionally and socially so that they can successfully reunite with their families.

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  U.S. Department of Labor

  Oct 2008 - Apr 2016

  Recruiter (Admissions Counselor) /Orientation & Departure Specialist

  Orientation & Departure Specialist Department of Labor/Job Corps Coordinate, prepare, and deliver orientation sessions to potential applicants for Memphis and surrounding countiesCoordinate all logistical arrangements for Job Corps students with 11 Job Corps training partnersPrepare, coordinate, and deliver pre-departure workshops, verify travel arrangements, distribute pre-departure documentationCoordinate with career managers to ensure student and partner satisfaction Prepare monthly retention reports, student surveys, conduct focus groups for 11 Job Corps training partnersRecruiter (Admissions Counselor)Conduct initial eligibility screening for applicants to enroll into federally funded program. Interview and assess applicants to determine motivation, career goals, eligibility and suitability for the Job Corps program.Provide individuals, parents, and community partners with accurate and detailed information for a program via orientations, presentations, and one on one meetings.Assess individual needs and determine the best educational, vocational path, and career path.Prepare Personal Career Development Plan with each applicant including long/short term goals, interests, and aptitude.Maintain knowledge of changing rules and regulations, provide adequate Case Management ensuring the applicants’ needs are being met, maintain confidentiality, and provide follow up services for applicants enrolled in the program in efforts to retain them in the program.Recruit, interview and train new staff members for the Outreach & Admissions office.Plan office schedules, coordinate outreach events, and create specific flyers to boost recruitment efforts. Update and maintain recruitment database of prospective applicants. Show less

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  Youth Villages

  Apr 2016 - now

  Talent Attraction Recruiter
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  Immaculate Facility Services, LLC

  Jan 2021 - now

  Assistant Director Of Operations