ANZSCO 411716
Youth Worker
Assists young people as individuals or groups to solve social, emotional and financial problems in an agency framework.
Also known as: Youth Case Worker, Youth Development Officer, Youth Officer, Youth Support Worker
Skills assessment authority
Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA)Occupation lists
STSOL · CSOL
Visas for Youth Worker
Main tasks
- Interviews and assesses individuals' needs, advises on entitlements and rights, and refers them to agencies and programs that can provide additional assistance
- Provides support, and responds to young people experiencing immediate issues, stress or crisis, such as lack of housing, mental health crises, and other health emergencies
- Empowers young people to achieve goals and steer their life in a positive direction, and engage in meaningful opportunities to enable independent living
- Assists with youth access education programs and training to increase employability
- Organises and supervises social, recreational and educational activities in local youth groups to assist young people to fulfil their potential as individuals, and be actively involved in their local community
- May monitor and report on the progress of individuals
State nomination
8 state(s) nominate Youth Worker for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:
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