Asian Americans For Equality Is Hiring A Youth Counselor

Join Our Team as a Youth Counselor – 10th Grade Focus

Empowering youth through mentorship and community engagement, AAFE offers a rewarding opportunity to make an impact in Flushing, Queens.

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $53,000 annually
• Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan with match, generous paid time off, commuter benefits, and more
• Language Proficiency: English and Spanish required

🌟 About Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE)

Based in New York City, AAFE is a comprehensive community development organization with over 50 years of dedicated service. We champion racial, social, and economic justice by ensuring access to safe housing, essential social services, and resources for economic mobility.

Our programs include affordable housing development, community services, and small business support. We maintain offices in Chinatown, the Lower East Side (Manhattan), and Flushing and Jackson Heights (Queens).

🤝 Why We Need You

Reporting to the Program Manager for Youth & Family Development, we are seeking a full-time Staff Generalist: Youth Counselor with a 10th Grade Focus to join our Youth & Family Team in Flushing, Queens. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, team-oriented, open to feedback, curious, and eager to learn through experience. You will work directly with local youth to support their growth and development.

📝 Duties and Responsibilities

• Engagement: Lead efforts to involve 10th-grade students at Flushing High School, mentoring through regular check-ins on attendance, engagement, academic habits, goal setting, skills development, and leadership.
• Individual Support: Develop and monitor Participant Plans (IPPs), tailoring support to each student's goals and tracking progress.
• Classroom Presence: Conduct classroom visits to facilitate activities promoting study skills, organization, goal setting, self-advocacy, college, and career awareness, as well as social-emotional skills.
• Engagement Activities: Facilitate workshops, panels, trips, and exposure activities at community centers and schools, fostering youth development and community connections.
• Partnership & Data Management: Collaborate with stakeholders to support youth goals, collect and analyze program data, and adjust strategies for better outcomes.
• Event Support: Assist with program events including college visits, career conferences, summer retreats, celebrations, and parties.
• Reporting & Meetings: Prepare reports, participate in team meetings, and contribute to staff training.
• Office Support: Maintain an organized workspace and assist with office operations as needed.
• Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned to ensure program success.

🎓 Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology, or a related field
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• 1-2 years of experience working with high school youth
• Experience in teaching or curriculum development
• Understanding of immigrant communities; a commitment to working with diverse populations; strong sense of social justice and youth empowerment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Self-motivated, independent, and team-oriented
• Proficient in Google Suite, MS Office, and social media platforms
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends occasionally

🎯 Expectations & Our Work Culture

We believe every individual and community we serve deserves excellence daily. As a results-driven organization, we value inclusiveness, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to empowering youth and strengthening communities.