About this role
Support young people in the social, emotional, financial, study and employment aspects of their lives.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Youth Worker include:
- assist young people with social, emotional and financial challenges
- assess the needs of a young person and advise them about educational, training or support programs
- put young people in touch with social services or other agencies who can help
- monitor and report on the progress of young people they are working with
- establish relationships with communities, schools, training providers and employers.
Courses that can lead to a career as a Youth Worker
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Certificate IV in Youth Work
CHC40421
Develop the skills to support, mentor and empower young people through practical, community-based training.
- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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Diploma of Community Services
CHC52025
Learn to lead and support people in need. Build skills in case management, counselling and community programs.
- 1–2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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Train for a role in community support. Learn to help people through outreach, advocacy and teamwork.
- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 18 months
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available