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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

youth information worker

Youth information workers deliver youth information, guidance and counselling services in a variety of settings in order to empower young people and support their wellbeing and autonomy.

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Description

Youth information workers deliver youth information, guidance and counselling services in a variety of settings in order to empower young people and support their wellbeing and autonomy. They ensure that those services are accessible, resourced and welcoming for young people and run activities aimed at reaching the entire youth population, by means that are effective and appropriate for different groups and needs. Youth information workers aim to enable young people to make their own informed choices and become active citizens. They work in close partnership with other services.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
youth-centred approachproject managementcommunication principlessocial media managementmedia and information literacyyouth work principles
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
cooperate with professionalsidentify information needs of young peoplereach out to diverse youthdevelop non-formal educational activitiesassess the development of youthcommunicate with youthsupport the positiveness of youthsestablish connections with young peopleapply quality standards in youth servicesidentify customer's needsaddress problems criticallywrite work-related reportscollaborate through digital technologiesmaintain updated professional knowledgecommunicate professionally with colleagues in other fieldstrain employeesprovide informationmanage youth information servicesgive constructive feedbackprovide youth information counsellingmaintain privacyorganise information servicessupport the autonomy of young peoplementor individualslisten activelyexercise patienceempower young peopledevelop professional networkmanage data, information and digital content

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

35 total
35 essential · 0 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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