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Equus; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

11 Paid Holidays

PTO

Professional development plans

Summer Fridays

Wellness sessions

Employer paid life insurance

401k contributions

Employee referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Company picnics/volunteer experiences

Free financial counseling

Fit Forward/Innovation/Green teams

Job summary

Grant Associates is seeking an adaptable professional for a social services/support role in New York. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a college degree preferred.

Candidates should have 1–2 years in social services, HR, teaching, or counseling, and be able to assess skills and refer appropriately. You will interact with a diverse client base, demonstrate strong communication, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred in related field or equivalent work experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in social services, human resources, teaching or counseling.
• Ability to assess individual skills with precision and make appropriate referrals.
• Ability to problem solve and work with a diverse customer base.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize.
• Proven professionalism under stressful situations.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office products with excellent technical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relations with people.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and confidential data.
• Results-oriented and motivated to take on additional responsibilities.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Kreyol, Russian or Mandarin a plus

Responsibilities

• Assess individual skills and make referrals.
• Provide support to a diverse customer base.
• Maintain professionalism in stressful situations.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Develop positive relations with people.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Compensation: USD 23.08 - USD 24.08 - hourly

Company Description

Who We Are

Our employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work, and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth and change, training and fun activities!

Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Culture, Innovation, and Green teams.

Job Description

• High school diploma or GED required. College degree preferred in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in social services, human resources, teaching or counseling
• Ability to assess individual skills with precision and make appropriate referrals
• Ability to problem solve and work with a diverse customer base
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize
• Proven ability to exhibit high professionalism, especially under stressful situations
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office products with excellent technical skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relations with people.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and confidential data.
• Results-oriented and motivated to take on additional responsibilities
• Bilingual in Spanish, Kreyol, Russian or Mandarin a plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. College degree preferred in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in social services, human resources, teaching or counseling
• Ability to assess individual skills with precision and make appropriate referrals
• Ability to problem solve and work with a diverse customer base
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize
• Proven ability to exhibit high professionalism, especially under stressful situations
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office products with excellent technical skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relations with people.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and confidential data.
• Results-oriented and motivated to take on additional responsibilities
• Bilingual in Spanish, Kreyol, Russian or Mandarin a plus

Additional Information

We provide:

• Competitive wages for high performance
• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Guided Professional Development Plans
• Summer Fridays
• Weekly Wellness Sessions
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer 401k Contributions
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Company Picnics Volunteer Experiences
• Access to Free Financial Counseling
• Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Innovation and Green teams.

About Us:
Grant Associates is a national workforce development company that is passionate about raising the economic security for the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Since opening our doors in 1997, we have operated programs in cities large and small, partnering with communities to build the human side of economic development. As one of the largest workforce development organizations in North America, we have provided workforce development services to more than 50,000 companies and helped more than 1.2 million people achieve their career goals.
Grant Associates is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, a leading international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries.

Grant Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, reprisal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.