Remote Youth Mentor & Counselor — Empower Futures

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 230,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Fully remote position

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Youth Mentor and Counselor to join a fully remote team in South Africa. You will provide guidance and counseling to adolescents, using digital platforms to build supportive relationships and facilitate skill-building activities.

The role emphasizes empathy, active listening, and effective virtual engagement, with opportunities for professional development and a flexible remote work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education, or related field.
• Experience mentoring or counseling adolescents.
• Strong virtual communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one mentoring and counseling to youth.
• Develop individualized support plans to help youth reach goals.
• Lead virtual group sessions on life skills and emotional regulation.
• Connect youth and families with community resources.
• Maintain confidential records and monitor progress.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Communication

Virtual engagement

Mentoring

Counseling

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Online collaboration platforms

Record-keeping software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Youth Mentor and Counselor to join a fully remote team in South Africa. You will provide guidance and counseling to adolescents, using digital platforms to build supportive relationships and facilitate skill-building activities.

The role emphasizes empathy, active listening, and effective virtual engagement, with opportunities for professional development and a flexible remote work arrangement.