Job Readiness Counselor (SYEP)

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'swork 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 :

Requirements :

Qualifications :

What's your highest level of education completed?

Are you 18 years of age or older?

Experience & Background

Can you describe your experience working in workforce development, employment services, or education programs? What specific populations have you worked with (e.g., youth, adults, immigrants, justice-involved individuals)?

Case Management & Coaching

Have you provided direct case management or career coaching to job seekers? If so, how do you assess a participant's needs and develop a plan to help them achieve their employment or educational goals?

Employer & Community Engagement

What strategies have you used to build relationships with employers, training providers, or community organizations to create job placement and career advancement opportunities for participants?

Program Compliance & Reporting

Many workforce programs require tracking participant progress and ensuring compliance with funding guidelines. Can you share your experience with data tracking, case notes, and reporting requirements?

Challenges & Problem-Solving

Workforce development programs often require navigating challenges such as participant motivation, employer expectations, and program limitations. Can you give an example of a difficult situation you faced and how you resolved it?

Flexibility & Innovation

Workforce development is constantly evolving. How have you adapted to new workforce trends, funding changes, or participant needs in your previous roles?

The following questions are entirely optional. To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and / or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more .

Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran

a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or

I IDENTIFY AS ONE OR MORE OF THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROTECTED VETERAN LISTED ABOVE

I AM NOT A PROTECTED VETERAN

I DON'T WISH TO ANSWER

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305

OMB Control Number 1250-0005

Expires 04 / 30 / 2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualifiedpeople with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says wemust measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disabilityor have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one whomakes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If youwant to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract CompliancePrograms (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov / ofccp .

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your "major life activities." If you have or have ever hadsuch a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to :

Please check one of the boxes below :

YES, I HAVE A DISABILITY, OR HAVE HAD ONE IN THE PAST NO, I DO NOT HAVE A DISABILITY AND HAVE NOT HAD ONE IN THE PAST I DO NOT WANT TO ANSWER

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT : According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

J-18808-Ljbffr