Youth Worker

Medicine, Healthcare & Social Services

ANZSCO ID 411716

Summary

Youth Workers assist young people as individuals or groups to solve social, emotional and financial problems in an agency framework.

Employment Pathway

A formal qualification in youth work, youth justice, community services, or child, youth, and family intervention is usually needed to work as a Youth Worker. Vocational Education and Training (VET) and university are both common study pathways.

Top Skills Required

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
Writing - Communicating clearly with others through written word

Key tasks

Assists young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems.
Assesses clients' needs and plans, develops and implements educational, training and support programs.
Interviews clients and assesses the nature and extent of difficulties.
Monitors and reports on the progress of clients.
Refers clients to agencies that can provide additional help.

Facts about this occupation

25.2% Growth

63% Full-time Share

$1,492 Avg Pay/Wk

12,300 Workers

35 years Avg Age

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