Remote Youth Mentor and Counselor

Placements24; Emden; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive annual salary

Fully remote position

Health, dental and vision coverage

Professional development and training

Supportive team environment

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Youth Mentor and Counselor to join their fully remote team, supporting adolescents in personal and academic development. You will provide guidance, encouragement, and counseling services via digital platforms.

The role emphasizes building trust, active listening, and creating individualized support plans, with opportunities for professional development and flexible work-life balance.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Experience mentoring or counseling adolescents.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development and intervention strategies.
• Excellent virtual communication and listener skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide one-on-one mentoring and counseling to youth.
• Develop individualized support plans to help youth reach goals.
• Facilitate virtual group sessions on life skills and decision-making.
• Connect youth and families with community resources.
• Maintain confidential records of interactions and progress.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Remote engagement

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education, or related field

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Online collaboration platforms

Record-keeping software

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Youth Mentor and Counselor to join their fully remote team, supporting young individuals in their personal and academic development. In this role, you will provide guidance, encouragement, and counseling services to adolescents navigating challenges related to education, personal growth, and emotional well-being. You will utilize virtual platforms to build strong, supportive relationships, facilitate skill-building activities, and connect youth with necessary resources. This is a rewarding opportunity for a caring professional to make a positive impact on the lives of young people, offering the flexibility of remote work while fostering resilience and success in the next generation. The position emphasizes building trust and providing accessible support through digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one mentoring and counseling to youth dealing with personal, academic, or social challenges.
• Develop and implement individualized support plans to help youth achieve their goals.
• Facilitate virtual group sessions focused on life skills, emotional regulation, and positive decision-making.
• Connect youth and their families with relevant community resources and support services.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating empathy, patience, and active listening.
• Maintain confidential records of interactions, progress, and any emerging concerns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education, or a related field.
• Previous experience working with adolescents in a mentoring, counseling, or support role.
• Understanding of adolescent development, common challenges faced by youth, and effective intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills suitable for virtual engagement.
• Proficiency with video conferencing tools, online collaboration platforms, and basic record-keeping software.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and establish trusting relationships with young individuals remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Fully remote position offering excellent flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in youth mentoring and counseling.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment dedicated to youth empowerment and success.