Youth Worker
Youth workers work with and support young people, either individually or in groups, by developing and facilitating programs that address social, behavioral, welfare, developmental and protection needs. Youth workers may perform the following tasks: assist with developing policies relating to young people, provide support and advice to young people experiencing difficulties, such as family problems, unemployment, illness, drug abuse and homelessness; arrange and provide counselling, food, shelter or clothing; arrange for the referral of clients to appropriate specialists or community agencies; and provide information about community services and resources available for young people. If you are looking for rewarding employment working with youth contact: Penny Pellegrino, Boys and Girls Club, Post Office Box 898123, Anza, CA 92539
For more information go to the following web site:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/recreation-workers.htm
Youth workers work with and support young people, either individually or in groups, by developing and facilitating programs that address social, behavioral, welfare, developmental and protection needs. Youth workers may perform the following tasks: assist with developing policies relating to young people, provide support and advice to young people experiencing difficulties, such as family problems, unemployment, illness, drug abuse and homelessness; arrange and provide counselling, food, shelter or clothing; arrange for the referral of clients to appropriate specialists or community agencies; and provide information about community services and resources available for young people. If you are looking for rewarding employment working with youth contact: Penny Pellegrino, Boys and Girls Club, Post Office Box 898123, Anza, CA 92539
For more information go to the following web site:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/recreation-workers.htm