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 Learn and Earn Program supports high school juniors and seniors by providing guidance, paid internships, career planning, tutoring, college preparation, and leadership development opportunities.
The Employment/Education Specialist will provide direct support and supervision to youth participants in the Learn and Earn Program. This position will ensure a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for participants while fostering career exploration, work readiness, and leadership skills.
This role requires facilitating project-based learning activities, workshops, and orientations to help youth make informed career and education choices. The Employment/Education Specialist will also be responsible for supervising program participants, mentoring them as they enter the workforce, and maintaining professional relationships with worksite supervisors.
Key Program Goals:
• Support participants in developing work readiness, social, and job skills
• Ensure a safe and structured learning/work environment
• Adhere to agency policies and compliance requirements
• Provide essential support services across program units
• Maintain detailed and accurate program records
Rate of Pay: $20.50 - $25 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2 pm - 6 pm. Schedule is TBD and subject to change.
Work Location: Q258 Energy Tech High School 36-41 28th St, Long Island City, NY 11106
Responsibilities:
- Supervise day-to-day activities and on-site experiences for program participants
- Organize and lead professional development workshops on topics such as:
- Program orientation
- Work readiness
- Financial literacy
- Teamwork and conflict resolution
- Time management
- Education and career exploration
- Provide educational advising to support the individual needs of participants
- Assist youth in exploring career interests, industries, and educational pathways
- Support youth in acquiring professional work habits and employment-related skills
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with participants, ensuring a positive experience
- Create and sustain real-world learning and working experiences for program participants
- Teach financial literacy skills and other essential competencies for career and personal success
- Maintain a well-organized and engaging learning environment
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of program-related documents, including timesheets, evaluations, and assessments
- Act as a liaison to worksites, conducting weekly check-ins with participants and worksite supervisors
- Monitor and resolve workplace issues, assisting participants and employers in conflict resolution
- Collect and verify all relevant worksite documents, including timesheets and evaluations, ensuring compliance with program deadlines
- Address and document any incidents, reporting them to the Program Director as needed
- Perform administrative tasks such as outreach, phone calls, emails, faxing, and document preparation
- Attend required meetings and professional development
- Complete Basecamp check-ins twice per day to ensure clear communication and task tracking
- Assist with other departmental duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum: High School Diploma; current college enrollment or AA/AS degree preferred
- Minimum three years of experience facilitating workforce and career development workshops for youth
- Experience in classroom management and youth engagement
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a professional setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel (2010 or later), and Google Suite
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills
- Prior experience with Workforce Development Programs is a plus
- Experience in youth development, work readiness training, and curriculum development
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently
- Creative and professional mindset with a positive attitude and sense of humor
- Passion for youth development and community engagement
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
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What We Do
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. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.
HANAC’s organization mission is:
To develop, implement and administer the operation of essential social services including youth, senior and immigrant services, employment and education programs, counseling and affordable housing for the betterment of the community.
We presently sponsor over 40 programs located in twelve sites in four boroughs, serving over 30,000 clients annually.
