Youth Education & Pathways Navigator

Full Circle Youth Empowerment, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Full Circle Youth Empowerment, Inc. is seeking an Educational Support Specialist to guide youth through educational and career paths. You will be the primary contact for education-related matters, helping clients identify goals and develop tailored plans.

You will collaborate with families, schools and community partners to provide tutoring, organize college tours and assist with scholarship applications, fostering achievement and resilience in every client.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Associate degree preferred in human services, social work, psychology, education, youth development or related field.
• Minimum 1–3 years experience with youth, after school programs, foster care or community-based services.
• Experience engaging adolescents and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of educational systems, career counseling and scholarship processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for empowering youth and making a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Career and Educational Guidance: Help clients identify potential career and educational paths after high school.
• Tutoring Support: Identify youths needing tutoring and arrange appropriate services.
• College Tours: Organize and coordinate college tours.
• Scholarship Assistance: Help clients research and apply for scholarships and financial aid.
• Motivation and Encouragement: Inspire youth to pursue higher education and achieve their potential.
• Resource Coordination: Be the go-to person for education inquiries and resources.
• Individualized Support: Develop personalized education plans for each client.
• Collaboration: Work with staff, partners and educational institutions to provide comprehensive support.
• Community Partnerships: Build and maintain partnerships with schools, colleges, businesses and organizations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Career counseling

Scholarship processes

Independence

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Youth Development, or related field

Job description

Full Circle Youth Empowerment, Inc. is seeking an Educational Support Specialist to guide youth through educational and career paths. You will be the primary contact for education-related matters, helping clients identify goals and develop tailored plans.

You will collaborate with families, schools and community partners to provide tutoring, organize college tours and assist with scholarship applications, fostering achievement and resilience in every client.