Job Readiness Counselor (SYEP) Job at HANAC, Inc., Astoria, NY

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  • HANAC, Inc.
  • Astoria, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

HANAC, Inc., originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee, is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. Established in 1972, HANAC was created to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.

The Job-Readiness Counselor will be under the direct supervision of an SYEP/WLG Employment Specialist and will provide an appropriately safe, caring, and enriching environment for youth enrolled in Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee (HANAC) programming. They are responsible for establishing and maintaining working relationships with worksite supervisors. It is essential for them to conduct themselves appropriately and set a positive example for all stakeholders, including participants, parents, and co-workers. Counselors will assist youth in making informed choices and planning for meaningful futures by facilitating orientations, workshops, and project-based learning activities. The program goals include:

  • Developing young people's work readiness and social and job skills.
  • Providing safe work environments.
  • Adhering to agency policies and procedures.
  • Providing integral support services across program units.
  • Managing programmatic recordkeeping.

Rate of Pay: $19.00 per hour 

Work Schedule: Hours may vary; generally, 9 AM to 5 PM. 

Work Location: Multiple locations throughout New York City. 

Major Functions/Accountabilities:

  • Conduct enrollment, worksite orientations, participant orientations, & workshop components.
  • Act as liaison to worksites.
  • Maintain and update all participants’ employment files.
  • Work closely with Employment/Education Specialist, Job Developer, Education/Youth Employment Coordinator, and Program Aide/Assistant to ensure that participants are attending employment and educational trainings.
  • Participate in the distribution of debit cards to participants.
  • Enable youth to acquire positive work habits and develop employment‐related skills
  • Light administrative duties such as making phone calls, emailing, faxing, copying, and making packets.
  • Troubleshoot any issues that may arise at worksites and help participants and employers to come to a mutual agreement upon resolutions
  • Intervene as needed to remove participants from work sites and handle potential reassignment in conjunction with the Job Developer and Youth Employment Coordinator.
  • Complete weekly assessments, including a written summary of the week based on conversations with worksite supervisors and participants and field observation. Conduct weekly interviews with both the participants and worksite supervisors as part of weekly assessment reports.
  • Distribute and collect all relevant documents from worksites, including timesheets, evaluations, and reflections, and ensure accuracy and completion to meet strict deadlines.
  • Submit timesheets, weekly assessments, and any other relevant documents to the Youth Employment Coordinator promptly using Dropbox, google drive, and other assigned platform
  • Assisting with payroll verification as need
  • Participate in weekly meetings with the Youth Workforce team
  • Attend staff meetings and professional development training as required
  • Complete Basecamp check-ins twice per day
  • Assist with other department duties and projects as needed

Requirements:

  • Ability and patience to work with youth, particularly in group settings.
  • Travel within NYC: use public transportation or traverse city streets, occasionally ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions.
  • Ability to work with the public and/or youth.
  • Remain in a stationary position at a workstation and use a computer at least 50% of the time.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED, AA/AS degree a plus.
  • Minimum three years' experience in Youth Services.
  • Minimum three years of supervisory experience.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word/Excel; demonstrated work proficiency with the Internet.
  • Excellent verbal, writing, math, and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Ability to serve as a strong role model and provide guidance to young workers
  • Passion for youth and community development
  • Flexibility in schedule, including occasional evenings/weekends
  • Bilingual, English/Spanish a plus.

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