RITE Career Counselor

Family Centers•Stamford, CT

1d•$58,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

Family Centers is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced professional to support the RITE program in Stamford. The program helps community members strengthen career readiness, build digital and financial capability, connect to employment and training opportunities, and address barriers that can affect long-term career success.

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
Ability to carry out responsibilities with flexibility to adapt to changing needs and goals
Ability to promote positive public relations and represent Family Centers to the community
Ability to communicate effectively with strong verbal and written skills
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn and use electronic health records, including entering all relevant program data within required reporting guidelines
Must have a 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

Generous Paid Time Off – 15 vacation days annually (increases 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 & Vision Coverage Options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 6% employer contribution
Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
Voluntary Opt-In Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, supplemental Life Insurance, and more
Tuition Assistance (eligible to apply after 6 months of service)