Part-Time Youth Support Counsellor – Impact & Growth

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time working hours

Competitive hourly rate

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Gain experience in youth mental health

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Youth Support Counsellor in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape for a part-time role. You will provide one-on-one counselling, support youth in academic, social, emotional, and behavioural areas, and work with families and schools to build a supportive network.

The role involves group sessions, crisis intervention, and developing intervention plans. A background in psychology, social work, or counselling is ideal, with a focus on youth development and mental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working directly with adolescents or youth in a counselling or support capacity.
• Knowledge of adolescent development, common mental health issues in youth, and effective counselling techniques.
• Excellent active listening, empathy, and communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in conflict resolution and crisis management.
• Proficiency in record-keeping and basic computer skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases.
• Understanding of child protection policies and procedures.
• Flexibility to work part-time hours, potentially including some evenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one counselling and support to young people dealing with a range of issues.
• Facilitate group sessions focused on topics such as emotional regulation, social skills, and conflict resolution.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate intervention strategies and support plans.
• Conduct initial assessments to understand the needs and challenges of young clients.
• Liaise with parents, guardians, teachers, and other professionals to coordinate support efforts.
• Maintain confidential and accurate records of client interactions and progress.
• Organise and run workshops or awareness campaigns on relevant youth issues.
• Provide crisis intervention and support during difficult situations.
• Connect youth with external resources and services as needed.
• Contribute to the development of youth programs and initiatives.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Communication

Rapport building

Crisis management

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Flexibility

Education

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

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Youth Support Counsellor in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape for a part-time role. You will provide one-on-one counselling, support youth in academic, social, emotional, and behavioural areas, and work with families and schools to build a supportive network.

The role involves group sessions, crisis intervention, and developing intervention plans. A background in psychology, social work, or counselling is ideal, with a focus on youth development and mental