RITE Career Counselor

Family Centers•Stamford, CT

About The Position

Family Centers is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Career Counselor to support the Reaching Independence Through Employment (RITE) program in Stamford. RITE helps community members strengthen career readiness, build digital and financial capability, connect with employment and training opportunities, and address barriers that can affect long-term career success. The Career Counselor provides individualized career coaching and employment planning, delivers or coordinates practical employment-readiness and digital literacy instruction, and connects participants with supportive services and community resources. The role also involves community outreach, collaboration with employers and partner organizations, participant follow-up, and accurate program documentation and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related experience in workforce development, career services, human services, or a related area.
Demonstrated excellent casework and presentation skills.
Ability to collaborate and network.
Knowledge of local social service systems and resources.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to work effectively with persons of all ages and diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities.
Flexibility to adapt responsibilities to changing needs and goals.
Ability to promote positive public relations and represent Family Centers to the community.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn and use electronic health records, including entering relevant program data within required reporting guidelines.
Reliable car, valid driver’s license, and up-to-date auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish and/or Creole.

Responsibilities

Meet with participants to identify strengths, interests, employment goals, and barriers; develop and update individualized employment plans.
Support job-search activities, including resumes, applications, interviewing, job-search strategies, workplace skills, and job retention.
Deliver or coordinate employment-readiness, digital literacy, and financial capability education based on participant needs.
Connect participants with employment, education, training, credentials, and community resources that support self-sufficiency.
Help identify and coordinate available participant supports and direct resources that address barriers to employment.
Participate in community-based engagement and outreach to connect Stamford residents with RITE services.
Build collaborative relationships with employers, training providers, workforce organizations, and community partners.
Maintain timely and accurate participant records, document services and progress, and contribute to required program reporting.
Follow up with participants to monitor progress, support employment retention, and help address challenges as they arise.

Benefits

15 vacation days annually, increasing to 20 days after 5 years and 25 days after 10 years.
11 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, and up to 10 sick days.
Half-day Summer Fridays in select programs.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution.
Employer-paid long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
Voluntary benefits including critical illness insurance, pet insurance, and supplemental life insurance.
Tuition assistance; eligible to apply after 6 months of service.