Remote Youth Mentor & Support Specialist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybride; ZAR 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Online training

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a motivated Remote Youth Mentor & Support Specialist to provide virtual guidance, support, and mentorship to young people facing personal, academic, or social challenges. This remote-first role uses online platforms to build trust and help youth set achievable goals.

You will run one-on-one mentorship, lead online group sessions, monitor progress, and connect youths with resources. Strong communication, digital literacy, and independence in a remote setting are essential,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Youth Development, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in youth work, mentoring, counselling, or a related field.
• Proven ability to build rapport and trust with young people virtually.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and digital literacy skills.
• Familiarity with online communication tools and platforms (Zoom, Teams, Slack).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Responsabilités

• Provide virtual one-on-one mentorship and support to assigned youth caseload.
• Develop personalized action plans with youth to address developmental and personal goals.
• Facilitate engaging online group sessions and workshops on relevant life skills.
• Monitor youth progress and provide regular feedback to youth, parents/guardians, and program management.
• Connect youth with appropriate online resources and community support services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential digital records of all interactions and progress.

Connaissances

Rapport building

Active listening

Digital literacy

Communication

Time management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Youth Development, Psychology, Social Work, Education

Outils

Zoom

Teams

Slack

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a motivated and caring Remote Youth Mentor & Support Specialist to join their expanding team. This position focuses on providing virtual guidance, support, and mentorship to young individuals navigating personal, academic, or social challenges. You will utilize digital platforms to foster positive relationships, help set achievable goals, and connect youth with essential online resources. This is an exciting remote-first opportunity for an individual passionate about youth development and eager to make a significant impact from anywhere, contributing to the well-being of young people across various communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide virtual one-on-one mentorship and support to assigned youth caseload.
• Develop personalized action plans with youth to address their developmental and personal goals.
• Facilitate engaging online group sessions and workshops on relevant life skills.
• Monitor youth progress and provide regular feedback to youth, parents/guardians, and program management.
• Connect youth with appropriate online resources and community support services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential digital records of all interactions and progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Youth Development, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in youth work, mentoring, counselling, or a related field.
• Proven ability to build rapport and trust with young people virtually.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and digital literacy skills.
• Familiarity with online communication tools and platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities and online training.
• A chance to shape the future of young individuals through impactful virtual support.