Child & Youth Workers strive to improve the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of troubled children and adolescents.
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Wage Rate
Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $24.18-$35.00 per hour.
Self-Rating
Child & Youth Worker (620A)
Ask Yourself: | Yes | No |
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Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you comfortable working in high-stress situations? | ||
Do you have good problem-solving skills? Can you make quick decisions? | ||
Are you able to leave your work at work? Do you have the maturity and strength to deal with highly sensitive situations? | ||
Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines? Do you have a clean criminal record? | ||
Are you creative and flexible to consider all methods or treatments? | ||
Do you have the ability to work closely with others? | ||
Are you reliable, a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision? |
If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Child & Youth Worker (620A) may be for you!
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