Youth Mentor & Life-Skills Navigator

Covenant House Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for community engagement

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A youth support organization in Missouri seeks a Youth Development Specialist responsible for engaging and mentoring young people ages 14 to 24 experiencing homelessness. This role includes assessing needs, providing direct care, and leading life skills activities, ensuring safety and support in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and skills in communication and teamwork, with a passion for helping youth thrive through challenging circumstances.

Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively with others towards shared goals.
• Comfortable with youth and building good relationships.
• Willingness to assist with physical and emotional needs of youth.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with youth while maintaining boundaries.
• Provide direct care and supervision for youth.
• Develop and conduct life skills group activities.

Skills

Diplomacy

Flexibility

Youth engagement

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some College or 2 years' experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Assessment tools

Database systems

Job description

A youth support organization in Missouri seeks a Youth Development Specialist responsible for engaging and mentoring young people ages 14 to 24 experiencing homelessness. This role includes assessing needs, providing direct care, and leading life skills activities, ensuring safety and support in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and skills in communication and teamwork, with a passion for helping youth thrive through challenging circumstances.