Readiness Counselor

About HANAC, Inc.

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.

Job‑Readiness Counselors are responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with worksite supervisors, facilitating orientations, workshops, and project-based learning activities. The role focuses on developing young people’s work‑readiness and social skills, ensuring safe work environments, and supporting participants throughout the employment process.

$20.76 per hour

Flexible between 8 am and 11 pm.

Varies depending on company needs. The main location is 23‑16 30th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102.

• Conduct enrollment, worksite orientations, participant orientations, and workshop components.
• Act as liaison to worksites.
• Maintain and update all participants’ employment files.
• Collaborate with Employment/Education Specialist, Job Developer, Education/Youth Employment Coordinator, and Program Aide/Assistant to ensure participants attend training.
• Participate in the distribution of debit cards to participants.
• Enable youth to acquire positive work habits and develop employment‑related skills.
• Perform light administrative duties such as making phone calls, emailing, faxing, copying, and preparing packets.
• Troubleshoot issues at worksites and help participants and employers reach mutual resolutions.
• Intervene as needed to remove participants from work sites and coordinate reassignment with the Job Developer and Youth Employment Coordinator.
• Assist with payroll verification as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development training as required.
• Assist with other department duties and projects as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED; AA/AS degree a plus.
• Minimum three years’ experience in Youth Services.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word/Excel 2010 and internet usage.
• Excellent verbal, writing, math, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong role model capable of guiding young workers.
• Passion for youth and community development.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 at commencement of employment or compliance with enhanced protocols if required.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and comply with federal and state equal‑employment opportunity laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.