Youth Worker Job Description
Youth worker
provides guidance on the consideration of gender, youth and social dynamics perspectives in all aspects of the Concern Haiti country programme;.
Youth Worker Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective youth worker job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included youth worker job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Ensure proper security, control and supervision of shift
Supervise up to six (6) direct-report staff
Ensure all unit policies, rules and regulations are followed
Offer advice, guidance and attention to youth who struggle with emotional and behavioral issues
Deliver leadership through role modeling and reinforcement of positive practices
Monitor and maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment free of contraband through supervision rounds, head counts, indoor and outdoor security checks, detection of unusual odors
Observe constantly the conduct, behavior and appearance of youth to uncover violations of policies and rules
Direct activities of staff and residents, plan activities, and coordinates resources
Attend training's in crisis intervention and re-certified in CPR (every year)
Take initiative to create or improve current systems and procedures to help create an efficient workplace
Youth Worker Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Youth Worker
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, AED, BLS
Education for Youth Worker
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the youth worker job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Education, Marriage and Family Therapy, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Science, Law
Skills for Youth Worker
Desired skills for youth worker include:
Ability to learn new software applications
Excel
Microsoft Office
PowerPoint
Apply the relevant legislative
Physical and emotional needs of serious juvenile offenders
Company's philosophy and techniques
Social service resources and programs
Gender non-conforming and gender diverse populations and their barriers and healthcare access
Community
Desired experience for youth worker includes:
Must be able to travel for extended periods of time (up to 100%)
Must have at least one year of meaningful and verifiable experience working with youth
Must be currently enrolled in high school, college or working to obtain the GED
Must be between the ages of 16-19 on June 19, 2017
Must demonstrate interest in healthcare
Must submit two letters of recommendation
Youth Worker Examples
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Youth Worker Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of youth worker. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for youth worker
- Follow up and finish all tasks assigned by supervisor or administration
- Proper attire related to camp activities including proper swim attire, female with a one-piece swimsuit and male with secure fitting swim trunks
- Wear issued staff shirts on Mondays and when attending field trips
- Learn names of all assigned campers
- Classroom – plan and implement educational, hands-on activities based on weekly themes
- Swim Manager – responsible for assessment of swimming skills of all camp participants
- Under the direction of the line manager, co-ordinate and organise monthly ALPHA meetings including contacting up to 20 young people to advise meeting details and organise transport, food and refreshments
- Jointly co-ordinate, organise and attend an annual weekend residential for the young people’s advisory group
- Organise, produce resources for and deliver ice breakers, workshop sessions and training for the monthly meetings and annual residential
- Support the evaluation sessions with young people and write up evaluations and any other notes from the meetings
Qualifications for youth worker
- At least 1-year experience (school, camp, or other venue) working with children ages 8-14 and have high comfort level supervising and managing children
- Ability to prioritize, organize and follow through with tasks to meet deadlines
- Must be able to take direction and cooperate in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to instruct, perform and demonstrate physical training activities such as weight training, calisthenics, and two-mile runs
- Ability to obtain or possession of a valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with School Bus endorsement
- Ability to learn or sufficient knowledge to lead military drill and ceremony
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of youth worker. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for youth worker
- Promote the existence and work of ALPHA with researchers within the centre and to external organisations
- Observe the confidentiality of young people’s information and research project information at all times, in accordance with the Data Protection Act
- Liaise with the Public Involvement Officer over any concerns about child protection and child welfare of young people in ALPHA
- Perform any other administrative duties needed relating to the young people’s advisory group
- Provide administrative support to the Program Coordinator
- Deliver instructional and student management support
- Organize and execute programmatic elements such as Lunch Bunch activities with attention to detail, and a focus on fun and safety
- Inspire and mentor the High School Teaching Assistants with thoughtful leadership
- Put parents¿ minds at ease with a listening ear and a genuine interest in their child¿s program experience
- Meet students and go over their homework assignments in the applicable subject area
Qualifications for youth worker
- Referral by a Program Manager after initial interview
- Three years of increasingly responsible experience or training in business services and operations
- Must be proficient in Spanish (speak, read, write)
- Two (2) or more years’ experience working directly with children in a supervisory role preferred
- Able to multitask and be an effective and engaged team builder
- Resolve issues as they arise in an appropriate manner with little or no supervision from upper management
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a youth worker. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for youth worker
- Review recent homework assignment and work through problems or questions that the student did not answer correctly
- Reviews the documentation to ensure it contains all information needed for travel
- Completes, verifies, and provides documentation to all parties involved
- Prepares meals and snacks for the children and/or family units for the duration of the transport
- Logs transportation details, such as medication, meals offered, eaten, and refused
- Provides clean and appropriate clothing based upon weather conditions at destination location
- Reports into the Command Center at established check points and advices on any changes, disruptions or concerns throughout the transportation route
- If applicable, maintains a medication log for the UAC and or family members to include the type of medication, the numbers of times the medication is administered throughout the transport and any irregularities from what the prescription directs
- Associate degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited college (a high school diploma with years of extra relevant experience may be substituted for an associate degree)
- Have at least two (2) years of documented experience in a field related to law, social work, detention, corrections, or similar occupational area
Qualifications for youth worker
- Must be a primary mental health consumer – diagnosed as having a mental illness and willing to share the personal experience of recovery
- Demonstrated ability to respectfully participate with and motivate clients to act on their own behalf
- Ability to stand on feet for four hours
- Able to provide own transportation to and from work locations
- Possess a Class E Driver’s License, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
- Once eligible, as per the State of Missouri regulations, expected to attain the Peer Specialist Certification through the State of Missouri
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of youth worker. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for youth worker
- Notify appropriate personnel immediately in the incident of a safety issue or a behavioral incident by one of the children in care
- Monitor youth constantly by remaining awake and alert, and circulating between various locations
- Attend to youth medical and physical conditions through monitoring and notify appropriate staff when necessary
- Recognize and prompt youth on appropriate behaviors and skills
- Utilize Boys Town vehicle to transport youth as needed
- Provide direct care for 6-8 at-risk youth in a safe and caring family-style living environment
- Teach youth appropriate skills and behaviors using the Boys Town Model
- Plan and participate in individual and family activities that are both educational and entertaining
- Work in conjunction with an assigned Family-Teaching Couple
- Provide youth with moral, spiritual and educational development needed for future success
Qualifications for youth worker
- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Case Management, Child Care, Education, or any related field OR four (4) years of experience in a professional setting
- MUST BE local to Phoenix, AZ area
- MUST BE local to San Antonio, TX area
- Digital Arts
- 2 or more years of experience in working with youth
- Ability to work nights and weekends as needed for outreach events (at least 3 times a month)
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a youth worker. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for youth worker
- Recognizes and prompts youth on appropriate behaviors and skills
- Utilizes Boys Town vehicle to transport youth as needed
- Communicate with children and teens in a way that is culturally-sensitive, while fostering a safe and humane environment
- Possess an Associate degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited college (a high school diploma with years of extra relevant experience may be substituted for an associate degree) and
- MUST BE local to McAllen, TX area
- Accompany minors on domestic flights and/or ground transportation to be reunified with their guardians
- Provide minors with meals and any other items which may be needed for travel
- Communicate with children and teens in a way that is culturally sensitive and fosters a safe and comfortable environment
- Ability to work at least three 12-hour shifts in a week
- Possess a high school diploma with years of relevant work experience
Qualifications for youth worker
- Based on assignment, possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position
- Must be able to pass MVM's Child Care Aptitude Assessment
- Skill in conducting interviews and assessing client needs
- Ability to take direction and cooperate in a fast-paced environment
- Must successfully clear a fingerprint clearance
- Must be able to atttend training in May of 2019