About Job

Join Our Team as an Assistant Youth Career Counselor within our Career Services program.

Are you passionate about supporting the Vocational field and making a real difference in the lives of others? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 120 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Bilingual Assistant Youth Career Counselor to join our Career Services Program.

Wage: $24.64 per hour
Schedule: 9AM to 4:45PM, Monday- Friday (40hr Work Week)
Location: 50 Clinton Street, Suite 400 in Hempstead NY

Primary Purpose of Job:

The Assistant Youth Career Counselor is responsible for the onboarding, administrative oversight, and quality assurance within the Youth Services program.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and program support to youth services contractors.
Review youth enrollment documents received by youth services contractors to ensure accuracy and determine program eligibility.
Maintain and enter participant records, files, and documents in an orderly and precise manner.
Review monthly progress reports received from youth services contractors and follow up to resolve any inaccuracies, needs, or questions.
Assist youth participants with enrollment and monitoring in occupational skills training courses to augment the training and mentoring they receive from contractors.
Regularly track customer progress and outcomes in Occupational Skills Training.
Complete technical tasks such as (but not limited to) preparing program reports and represent Youth Services at internal and external meetings.
Monitor youth services contractor performance to ensure compliance with program standards and best practices.
Conduct brief eligibility screenings with youth who walk into the Youth Services office inquiring about programming.
Facilitate outreach presentations within local schools, community agencies, and other youth-focused events to educate and recruit prospective youth participants.
Attend staff webinars, workshops, and training.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in counseling or educational equivalent required, degree preferred.
1-2 years of relevant work experience required; experience using the One-Stop Operating System (OSOS) preferred.
Must have access to automobile and possess valid Driver's License.
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after one year, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.
Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.
At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge.
Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.