Career Counselor: Empower Job Seekers to Thrive

The WorkPlace; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The WorkPlace in Stamford is seeking a Career Counselor to guide individuals with barriers to education and employment. You will assess needs, develop individualized career plans, help select training, and coordinate with employers to match candidates with opportunities.

You will perform eligibility determinations, create resumes, conduct mock interviews, track progress, and ensure data integrity across program databases to meet outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment counseling and/or case management.
• Ability to work with and support a diverse customer base.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Commitment to assisting low-income and disadvantaged individuals.
• Knowledge of labor market trends.

Responsibilities

• Work with program staff to conduct eligibility determinations and certify participants using program guidelines.
• Assist participants in determining the appropriate career pathway by analyzing their skills, interests, and aptitudes.
• Develop a mutually agreed-upon individualized education plan to identify the participant's short-term and long-term objectives, update the plan as needed, and monitor participants' progress.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting participant support services funds and training accounts to management on a monthly basis.
• Counsel participants in career planning and job search strategies while facilitating the creation of viable long-term career goals.
• Work with ERS staff to support enrolled participants with job search efforts.
• Provide comprehensive case management and career counseling services to participants, including assessments, resumes, and employment preparation.
• Follow up with existing participants to assess their job search, resume writing, and interview progress.
• Following up with individuals regarding job interviews and employment status.
• Researching and developing industry knowledge in key occupations in order to ensure effective matching of candidates to available positions.
• Conduct mock interviews and assist participants with the creation of resumes and cover letters.
• Develop partnerships with employers and with education and training providers to facilitate the delivery of program services and assure positive outcomes for participants.
• Ensuring the integrity of data is recorded accurately, factually, and correctly reported, documented, and entered into appropriate databases.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Multilingual

Counseling skills

Job search guidance

Interview coaching

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent majoring in Human Services, Education, or Business Management and/or three years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The WorkPlace in Stamford is seeking a Career Counselor to guide individuals with barriers to education and employment. You will assess needs, develop individualized career plans, help select training, and coordinate with employers to match candidates with opportunities.

You will perform eligibility determinations, create resumes, conduct mock interviews, track progress, and ensure data integrity across program databases to meet outcomes.