Youth Worker» search for more Jobs Youth workers work with and
support young people, individually or in groups, to deal with
social, emotional or financial problems, aiming to increase
independence and prepare the individual for future endeavors.
They may be employed in a variety of settings including schools,
hospitals, corrective institutions, youth refuge and community
centres, in Scouting, Guides, YWCA, YMCA and other organisations
or in places where young people congregate, such as shopping
centres, parks and reserves. Youth Workers often work
unsupervised, need a lot of patience, be approachable and
friendly, have an open mind, and communicate well, and much of
their work takes place outside normal hours. Youth Workers may
perform the following tasks: - provide information about
community services and resources available for young people -
plan, conduct and evaluate programs, policies and activities for
young people, such as employment and training, education, self-
development, community support service