Youth Support Coordinator

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Youth Support Coordinator to empower local youth through guidance, resources and support networks. You will work with young people on education, employment, mental health and social integration, combining community outreach with remote administrative tasks.

The role emphasizes mentoring, program development and collaboration with families and community partners to track progress and deliver impactful services in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a support or educational capacity.
• Knowledge of youth development principles and challenges facing adolescents.
• Strong mentoring, counseling, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging programs and activities for young people.
• Provide one-on-one mentoring and counseling support to youth clients.
• Assist youth in setting and achieving personal, educational, and career goals.
• Connect youth and their families with appropriate community resources and services.
• Organize and facilitate workshops and life skills training sessions.
• Maintain accurate case notes, program records, and track client progress.

Skills

Mentoring

Counseling

Youth engagement

Program development

Community resources

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Youth Support Coordinator to join their team in Rustenburg. This position plays a pivotal role in empowering young people by providing guidance, resources, and support networks. You will work closely with youth to address challenges related to education, employment, mental health, and social integration. This hybrid role involves both direct engagement with youth in the community and essential administrative tasks managed remotely, offering a balanced approach to support delivery. Join a passionate organization committed to fostering positive development and creating brighter futures for the youth of Rustenburg and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging programs and activities for young people.
• Provide one-on-one mentoring and counseling support to youth clients.
• Assist youth in setting and achieving personal, educational, and career goals.
• Connect youth and their families with appropriate community resources and services.
• Organize and facilitate workshops and life skills training sessions.
• Maintain accurate case notes, program records, and track client progress.

Requirements

• Experience working with young people in a support or educational capacity.
• Knowledge of youth development principles and challenges facing adolescents.
• Strong mentoring, counseling, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage diverse groups of young people effectively.
• Familiarity with community resources relevant to youth services.
• Must be organized, responsible, and able to manage multiple tasks in a hybrid work setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflecting your expertise.
• Opportunity to directly influence the lives of young people in Rustenburg .
• Access to training and professional growth opportunities.
• A supportive and team-oriented work culture.
• Contribute to a leading organization focused on youth empowerment and development.