Youth Advisor - Saint John $21-23/hour

Job summary

Join Teen Resource Centre's Pathways to Education as a Youth Advisor, working directly with youth to enhance their educational journeys. You'll lead one-on-one meetings and group programs, focusing on their strengths and challenges while fostering relationships with families and schools. This role offers a supportive work environment with benefits like dental and health care, plus the chance to make a real impact. Apply now to help shape the future of youth in the community!

Role details

Role

Full-time

Industry

Education And Training

Employment

Fulltime

Education

AEC

Responsibilities

• Work with youth to understand their educational strengths and challenges
• Maintain positive and supportive relationships with stakeholders
• Assist with the registration and orientation of all Pathways families
• Support student evolution by monitoring and writing detailed reports/case notes
• Refer individual students and parents to other community resources
• Support and supervise volunteers during programming
• Help organize and develop needed resources for programs
• Oversee student academic success
• Build youth capacity to advocate for themselves
• Support families with socio-emotional and mental wellbeing

Requirements

• Relevant combination of experience and post-secondary education in the fields of Youth Work, Education, Community Development or Social Sciences
• Experience working with diverse populations of youth one-on-one and in groups
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, written and presentation skills
• Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Personable, motivational and able to develop a positive rapport with students, families and stakeholders
• Ability to set priorities, manage workloads and work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of community and social service resources that support youth and families is an asset

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Key skills