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Duties and Tasks
Youth workers may perform the following tasks: - provide information about community services and resources available for young people
- plan, conduct and evaluate programs for young people, such as employment and training, education, self-development, accommodation, welfare and counselling
- plan and organise activities including sports, handicrafts, dancing, drama, hiking, bushwalking and holiday camps
- attend meetings, conferences and training sessions
- evaluate data and write reports and submissions requesting funding for continuing programs and new projects
- assist in developing policy affecting young people
- establish and supervise youth clubs in the local community
- plan and organise small neighbourhood support groups
- act as advocates (representatives) for young people who have a grievance with government departments or other organisations
- interview young people to discuss and identify problems
- provide support and advice to young people experiencing difficulties, such as family problems, unemployment, illness, drug abuse and homelessness
- arrange and provide counselling and/or food, shelter or clothing
- arrange for, and evaluate the effectiveness of, community support services
- assess risks and provide intensive short-term crisis counselling for victims of domestic violence or child abuse
- arrange for the referral of clients to appropriate specialists or community agencies
- work closely with teachers, social and welfare workers, local authorities, health professionals, refuge workers, parents and, in some instances, the police.
Specialisations
Family Support Worker
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Quick Facts
