Youth Mentor and Support Coordinator

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remote; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & benefits

Remote work

Impactful work

Professional development

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Youth Mentor and Support Coordinator to work remotely, serving youth in and around Welkom (Free State). You will empower young people through mentorship, coordinate virtual workshops, and connect them with resources to help achieve their goals.

Responsibilities include tracking progress, collaborating with families and schools, and supporting personal and educational growth in a flexible, mission-driven virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field.
• Experience in youth development, mentoring, or counseling.
• Excellent virtual communication and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with online collaboration tools and platforms.
• Strong understanding of adolescent psychology and development.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse youth remotely.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one mentorship addressing academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate virtual workshops and group activities.
• Connect youth with community resources, education opportunities, and career pathways.
• Track participant progress, set goals, and celebrate milestones.
• Collaborate with parents, guardians, and educational institutions to support youth development.
• Develop understanding of challenges facing youth in the Free State region.

Skills

Mentorship

Counseling

Virtual communication

Online collaboration tools

Adolescent development

Youth engagement

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Youth Mentor and Support Coordinator to join their innovative team, operating remotely to serve youth in and around Welkom . This pivotal role involves guiding young individuals, fostering their personal and educational development, and connecting them with resources to achieve their goals. You will empower youth to overcome challenges, build confidence, and realize their potential through personalized mentorship and program coordination. This is an exceptional opportunity to create significant positive change in young lives from anywhere, within a forward-thinking organization that champions youth development and provides a flexible, supportive virtual work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one mentorship and guidance to young people, addressing their academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate engaging virtual workshops and group activities focused on skill-building and personal growth.
• Connect youth with appropriate community resources, educational opportunities, and career pathways.
• Track participant progress, set achievable goals, and celebrate milestones.
• Collaborate with parents, guardians, and educational institutions to support youth development.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing youth in the Free State region.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in youth development , mentoring, or counseling.
• Excellent virtual communication and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with online collaboration tools and platforms.
• Strong understanding of adolescent psychology and development.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with diverse youth populations remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunity to make a profound impact on young lives.
• Professional development opportunities in youth work and remote engagement.
• A dynamic and mission-driven organizational culture.