5 Duties of a Child And Youth WorkerA Child and Youth Worker is a mental health professional who is part of a team that serves children, adolescents and their families. They develop meaningful relationships because of the ongoing intimate contact and, are present to provide support and counselling when the client needs it. They also help manage inappropriate or destructive behaviour, including verbal aggression. If necessary, they may be physically involved in controlling their client's behaviour. Additionally, they are the source for appropriate role modelling, general supervision and management of behaviour and counselling. Types of relationships that are demanded of the Child Youth Worker are ones that challenge the individual emotionally, mentally and physically. Self-awareness and emotional maturity are must have characteristics of a Child and Youth Worker. While the Child Youth Worker is trained to work in a variety of community agencies, they are expected to share a common set of values which includes a commitment to the rights of children and families.
- Get involved in community youth programs, recreational programs,early intervention programs, family support or foster care programs, or school based programs.
- Establish trusting and meaningful one-to-one relationships with children, youth and families
- Implement strategies such as planned daily activities, coordinated treatment interventions, structured environments, and organized recreational and social activities
- Help individuals and families identify personal strengths and resources for positive change
- Help develop and implement individual and group treatment programs
i couldint do this job and it is amazing that pepole can do this job this seames like a very emotinal job :(
ReplyDeleteI respect child youth workers very much due to the fact they spend their whole days with children which can get very tough. One question, what do you believe is the best benefit you can receive out of this job?
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