1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 3 Associate Professionals >> 34 Health and Welfare Associate Professionals >> 342 Welfare Associate Professionals >> 3421 Welfare Associate Professionals >> 3421-13 Youth Worker

3421-13	Youth Worker
	Youth Officer
	Youth Support Worker

Assists young people as individuals or groups to solve social, emotional and financial problems in an agency framework.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

provides support and information to young people about welfare and other youth accommodation and community services
plans, designs and supervises activities for young people such as sports, handicrafts, dancing, drama, hiking and bushwalking
provides counselling, support and crisis services
may plan and organise activities for young people in the community, such as establishing and supervising clubs
may work under the supervision of a health, sport, recreation or welfare worker

Specialisations:
Juvenile Justice Officer
Youth Accommodation Support Worker