Youth Workers
A youth worker is a person who works with young people to facilitate their personal, social, and educational development through informal practices and leisurely activities. Youth workers empower their clients to make positive changes in their lives.
What are the daily duties of a youth worker?
- Advocate and educate youth on issues and interests
- Enable youth to participate in extracurricular activities
- Encourage educational advancement
- Help youth establish meaningful, trusting relationships
- Provide guidance, growth opportunities, instruction and mentorship
- Refer clients to distinguished community resources and professional counseling as needed
- Stabilize secure housing
Where are youth workers employed?
Youth workers can work in school systems, group homes, community shelters, and other social service agencies.
Are you interested in becoming a youth worker? Check out our Human Services programs!
We’re ready when you are
- Enrollment is hassle-free, and it’s easy to get started.
- Financial aid is available, and we’re still accepting applications.
- You will find comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
- We are veteran-friendly, and we understand and respect the needs of veteran students.
- If you want to transfer in credits, Admissions can typically review your unofficial transcripts of prior learning in less than one business day.
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