Youth Workers
Core
Support young people individually or in groups to address social, emotional, and financial challenges within an agency setting.
Role type
Youth Support Worker / Juvenile Justice Officer
Builds
Educational, training, and support programs for young clients
Domain
Social services / Juvenile justice / Community welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Needs assessment, program development, client interviewing, progress monitoring, referral management, community resource assessment, family support, probation/parole supervision, grant writing
Preferred skills
Experience in juvenile justice, youth accommodation, or liaison roles
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assessing community needs and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, and training; Collaborating with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies, and private businesses on community issues; Providing support to families, as well as education and care for children and disabled individuals; Supervising offenders on probation and parole; Preparing funding proposals and reports for government bodies and other organisations
Seniority
Mid-level IC (3 years experience or equivalent qualification)