SOCIAL/COMMUNITY SERVICES

3421-13 Youth Worker

Youth Officer
Youth Support Worker

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

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• provides support and information to young people about welfare and other youth accommodation and community services
• plans, designs and supervises activities for young people such as sports, handicrafts, dancing, drama, hiking and bushwalking
• provides counselling, support and crisis services
• may plan and organise activities for young people in the community, such as establishing and supervising clubs
• may work under the supervision of a health, sport, recreation or welfare worker

Specialisations:

Juvenile Justice Officer
Youth Accommodation Support Worker