Child+and+Youth+Worker

= = = = = __**Career Title**__ = Child and Youth Worker

= **__Career Description__** =
 * Counsel clients one on one or in group therapy sessions
 * Plan and lead activities, such as local trips or games
 * Encourage youths to make positive decisions
 * Record clients’ progress and write reports
 * Provide support and information to clients’ families

= __**Skills Needed**__ = = __Education__ = = __**Salary**__ =
 * Communication skills
 * Emotionally mature and stable
 * Resourceful and decisive
 * Work well under pressure
 * Creative
 * At least an associate degree or certificate
 * Relevant programs include human services, sociology, and psychology
 * A diploma or bachelor's degree is required by some employers
 * $25,000 to $40,000 a year for most
 * Supervisors can earn more
 * Work full-time, part-time, or on contract
 * Salaries depend on education, experience, employer, and responsibilities

= __Job Outlook__ =
 * Employed by government departments, treatment centers, group homes, youth shelters, schools, and community organizations
 * Some live in residential facilities with youth
 * The work can be stressful and emotionally draining
 * Usually work 40 hours a week, sometimes including evenings and weekends
 * Some work shifts or are on call

= __**Realted Careers**__ = Abuse / Crisis Counselor Addictions Counselor Adoption Counselor Art / Music Therapist Bereavement Counselor Career Counselor Correctional Officer Early Childhood Educator =BY: DeAnna Bond=