Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants · 1 day ago
Career Development Specialist
Bridgeport, CT, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$44K/yr - $44K/yr
2+ years expConnecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) is dedicated to assisting refugees and immigrants in overcoming barriers to self-sufficiency. As a Career Development Specialist, you will support clients in achieving their career goals through personalized planning, job readiness training, and community engagement.
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Responsibilities
Partner with clients to develop and implement individualized service and career development plans
Collaborate with Case Managers and the Refugee Services Employment Outreach Specialist to identify job opportunities aligned with client goals and skills
Guide clients through job applications, resumes, and interviews — empowering them to build confidence and independence
Train clients on U.S. workplace culture, including expectations around communication, professionalism, work ethic, and both soft and hard skills
Facilitate and enhance CIRI’s Job Club and other trainings, including:
Job readiness workshops
Women’s Job Club
Computer literacy classes
Financial literacy training
Other specialized employment-related services
Identify scholarships, tuition reimbursement, and training opportunities to support long-term career advancement
Support clients enrolled in English Language Learning (ELL) programs by identifying barriers and developing creative, individualized solutions
Partner with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and support volunteers for English tutoring
Maintain timely and accurate client records, including case notes, in CIRI’s data systems and paper files
Learn and support key grant and program requirements
Assist with compiling data and statistics for program reporting and planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (social work, education, anthropology, psychology, international studies, public health, or similar)
At least 2 years of client-facing employment experience or 1 year working with vulnerable or underserved populations
Ability to provide in-person services in New Haven and Bridgeport
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with client databases
Reliable car, valid U.S. driver's license, and auto insurance
Flexibility to occasionally work evenings to meet client needs
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision/life/403B plan
13 paid holidays
20 days of paid time off per year
Public Interest Loan Forgiveness
Company
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI), formerly the International Institute of Connecticut (IICONN), was founded in 1918 and is a statewide nonprofit agency that provides legal and social services to immigrants and refugees in Connecticut to help them become self-sufficient, integrated and contributing members of the community.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
TD Charitable FoundationM&T Charitable Foundation
2023-05-08Grant· $0.25M
2022-10-17Grant
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