Candace Wright
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Youth development professional with expertise in social work, currently serving as Future Readiness Coordinator at Carver Foundation. Leads programs that prepare high school students in Norwalk District for success in college and careers. Utilizes trauma-informed and equity-focused strategies to develop culturally responsive readiness initiatives. Actively pursuing a degree to enhance leadership capabilities in the nonprofit sector, committed to community impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Relieving Caseworker
Keystone House Inc.
Norwalk, CT
10.2023 - Current
- Providing individual and group therapy in a residential setting to 12 clients with mental illness on a per diem basis.
- Teaching life skills to 12 clients, preparing them to live independently.
Future Readiness Coordinator
The Carver
Norwalk, CT
11.2022 - Current
- Provide employment preparation, career readiness individual sessions, and real-world learning experiences to 115 students a year.
- Coordinate three local college tour trips annually.
- Plan three fundraising opportunities each year, raising $3,500 consistently over the past three years.
- Provided social, emotional enrichments for 115 students annually.
Direct Care Staff Member
Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance Center
Norwalk, CT
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided skilled training, group therapy, and social opportunities to 12 clients daily.
- Created crisis management plans, along with conducting in-school observations for my case load of 12.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05-2020
Associate of Science - General Studies
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT08-2018
Skills
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Facilitation
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Community Engagement
- Fundraising & Donor Relations
- Data Collection & Reporting
- Student Management Systems (eg PowerSchool)
References
- Benson, Casimir, Program Manager, 475.619.1614, The Carver
- Susan, Zuanelli, Human Services Professor, 203.858.3875, Norwalk Community College
- Shyi Paucar, Caseworker, 203.434.7281, Mid-Fairfield Community Guidance Center
- Lisa M. Slade, Mental Health Counselor, 203.809.7076, Norwalk Community College
Accomplishments
- Member of the national council of Phi Alpha Honor’s Society of Social Work.
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honors society for community colleges.
Languages
Haitian Creole
Professional
Timeline
Relieving Caseworker
Keystone House Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Future Readiness Coordinator
The Carver
11.2022 - Current
Direct Care Staff Member
Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance Center
04.2021 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southern Connecticut State University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Norwalk Community College
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