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Youth Support Workers help young people find employment, housing, and education and help them work through a range of social, financial, and emotional problems. You could be checking young people on probation or parole, helping homeless kids find emergency shelter and housing, or designing youth programs to build confidence and self esteem.
As a Youth Support Worker you’ll need advanced skills in communication, deep listening and counselling. Your job can involve a lot of travel as you visit clients in their homes, public housing, schools, or detention centres.
There are 6 courses available for people who want to become a Youth Support Worker. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
Possible job outcomes:
A Diploma of Youth Work CHC50413 is perfect for students seeking a career supporting and mentoring young people. Students graduate with the skills and knowledge required to organise youth programs, activities, and events as well as assist youth in crisis or with mental health issues. The Diploma of Youth Work CHC50413 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.
The Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015) is excellent for students seeking careers as community services workers. Students begin with the foundation skills essential for maintaining personal safety while helping others. They learn how to manage personal stress, and communicate with clients from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. Students are then able to choose electives to pursue career interests such as working with the elderly, working with children and young people, drugs and alcohol and mental health. The Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.
Do you work in community service, justice, or education and need the skills and knowledge to recognise and respond to domestic violence? Try the 22510VIC - Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk. This nationally recognised short course delivers a mix of observation, communication and interpersonal skills. During your studies you will learn to recognise children and families at risk of violence then use problem solving and initiative to make referrals to relevant authorities. You’ll also gain the listening and observation skills to avoid stereotyping and colluding with perpetrators. Enquire now for the full list of learning outcomes and active course dates. Learn more.
Work in child welfare with the Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC40313). This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for work in a range of community services roles helping young people and families. The course will teach you how to Identify and respond to children and young people at risk — then work collaboratively to establish a safe environment for them. Choose electives in career interest areas: mental health, domestic violence, family intervention strategies, trauma, providing residential care.Enquire now for a list of study units, the opportunities for government subsidised training, and the next intake dates. Learn more.
If you are called to career in child protection, family support and juvenile justice you’ll find no better entry point than a nationally recognised Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention. You’ll be equipped to work with children and young people suffering trauma and attachment issues, as well as respond to children at-risk and living in domestic violence situations. Enquire now to check out the full unit outline and funding opportunities. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Youth Support Worker generally earns $1,328 per week ($69,056 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
Opportunities for Youth Support Workers in Australia are expected to grow over the next 5 years with several hundred new jobs opening up each year. Youth Support Workers are employed by community centres, charities, government departments, schools, and churches, but there are also unpaid volunteer opportunities for Youth Support Workers.
Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020
You could get started as a Youth Support Worker with the Certificate IV or Diploma of Youth Work — but to boost your employability, supporting qualifications in mental health, disability, counselling, or community service might be helpful. They take 6-12 months to complete. You will also require a national police check and working with children clearance.
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Here are some potential career pathways within child welfare, youth and family intervention and youth work. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Child Welfare, Youth and Family Intervention
Residential Care Worker
$960 weekly pay
Youth Case Worker
Youth Support Worker
Child Safety Officer
$1,150 weekly pay
Family Counsellor
Family Support Worker
$1,340 weekly pay
Outreach Worker
Welfare Worker
Youth Crisis Counsellor
Youth Justice Officer
Youth Work
Youth Worker
$1,250 weekly pay
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