Youth Transitions Facilitator

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Mamelani Projects Full time

**Mamelani Projects - Youth Transitions Facilitator**

Founded in 2003, Mamelani Projects is a community development organisation that recognizes the impact of violence and trauma on the daily life experiences of the most vulnerable members of society. We partner with youth, community champions, community groups, organisations and policy makers to co-create safe spaces where people can share their stories, gain access to opportunities, and support with initiatives that promote healing, wellbeing and resilience in communities.

We are looking to fill the vacancy of _**Youth Transitions Facilitator**_ to form part of the team for our Youth Development Programme, which focuses specifically on young people who have grown up in Child and Youth Care Centres (formerly known as Children’s Homes) and Foster Care. The programme helps prepare young people transitioning from care at 18 and provides post care support after they have transitioned. We also work with staff from organisations and the child and youth care sector at large, to develop strategies and best practices for working with this group.

Key Responsibilities:

- To offer transitional support and mentoring to young people aged 16 -23, who have grown up in Alternative Care (Child and Youth Care Centres (CYCC’s) and Foster Care).
- To provide ongoing individual one-on-one mentoring and support to young people in preparation for their transition and after they leave care.
- To plan facilitate monthly experiential group sessions, wilderness processes and camps.
- To facilitate practical support, assisting young people to access further education, accommodation, skills training and job placement as part of supporting a successful transition from Alternative Care.
- To advocate for improved services and practices that support young people transitioning from

Alternative Care.
- To develop and maintain relationships young people, strengthening their resilience and internal resources.
- To develop and maintain relationships with staff at Child and Youth Care Centres and appropriate stakeholders in the Sector

**Skills and competencies**:

- Qualification in Youth Development, Community Development or relevant counselling/mentoring/coaching experience essential.
- Ability to develop meaningful relationships with diverse young people, colleagues and key stakeholders.
- Proven experience in facilitating group processes and mentoring/individual work with young people aged 16 and above.
- Preferably multi -lingual, must be proficient in English.
- Driver's license (Code 8) **essential.**:

- Excellent administrative, communication and presentation skills.
- Organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Good listening skills essential.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be willing to work over weekends and after hours.
- An understanding of Youth Development would be beneficial.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From R11 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Are you available to work on Saturdays?

**Experience**:

- mentoring or coaching: 3 years (required)
- 3 years’working with young people: 3 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Driver's license (Code 8) and own vehicle (required)

Application Deadline: 2024/05/03
Expected Start Date: 2024/06/01


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