RITE Career Counselor

Reaching Independence Through Employment (RITE) Career Counselor – Stamford

Overview: 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.

RITE Program Career Counselor

The Career Counselor will provide individualized career coaching and employment planning, deliver or coordinate practical employment-readiness and digital literacy instruction, and connect participants with supportive services and community resources.

• 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.

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

Work effectively with persons of all ages and diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities

Carry out responsibilities with flexibility to adapt to changing needs and goals

Promote positive public relations and represent Family Centers to the community

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

Preferred: 

Ability to speak Spanish and/or Creole 

Benefits and Perks

At Family Centers, we believe in taking care of our compassionate staff who care for our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package carefully designed to support staff health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance. We are committed to fostering a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees feel valued, supported, and able to build lasting careers.

Full-time employees enjoy:

• 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)

Family Centers has consistently been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Western Connecticut by Hearst Connecticut Media and holds a perfect 100 Encompass rating from Charity Navigator.

About Family Centers

Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering health, education and human service programs to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. Our team includes 300 professionals and over 500 trained volunteers who collaborate to provide our communities with a wide range of responsive and innovative services. Through our comprehensive network of services, more than 26,000 children, adults, families and communities receive the care, encouragement and resources needed to realize their potential.

For more information, please visit www.familycenters.org.

Family Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as indicated in applicable federal and/or state laws.