Youth Services Worker

Work site environment

• Child welfare
• Education or training
• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth

Work setting

• Children's services facility
• Community centre
• Community service organization

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Resolve conflict situations

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Adolescents
• Children
• Families
• Persons with learning disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Interpersonal awareness
• Dependability
• Values and ethics
• Organized
• Creativity