Career Counselor & Student Development Coach

ParadigmWorks Group Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ParadigmWorks Group Inc. in Hartford, CT is seeking an energetic Career Counselor to provide counseling services to students, including individual and group sessions and crisis intervention.

The role involves documenting assessments, developing Personal Career Development Plans, and coordinating with staff for referrals; requires collaboration with families and external agencies as needed. The counselor will ensure ongoing evaluation of student progress, maintain RAP records, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 year of counseling or related field experience.
• Valid State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Deliver counseling services to students (residential and non-residential).
• Provide individual and group counseling and crisis intervention.
• Develop and update Personal Career Development Plans (PCDP).
• Document intake assessments within 48 hours of enrollment.
• Coordinate with staff for referrals to community resources.
• Ensure records are maintained in RAP format: reason, assessment, plan.
• Assist with AWOL retrieval and return transportation.
• Provide weekend and emergency counseling coverage.
• Interact with parents, Admissions Counselors, and social service agencies.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

PCDP planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Social services coursework

Tools

RAP documentation

CIS system

Job description

ParadigmWorks Group Inc. in Hartford, CT is seeking an energetic Career Counselor to provide counseling services to students, including individual and group sessions and crisis intervention.

The role involves documenting assessments, developing Personal Career Development Plans, and coordinating with staff for referrals; requires collaboration with families and external agencies as needed. The counselor will ensure ongoing evaluation of student progress, maintain RAP records, and support