Youth Worker

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Tasks: Interview inmates to assess adjustment problems. Prepare reports or case histories. Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services. Assess offenders' prospects for successful reintegration into the community. Develop specialized rehabilitation programs. Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders, establishing rules of conduct, goals and objectives. Refer offenders to community and social services programs. Liaise with the inmates' families and contacts in the community. Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs. Interview probationer and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress. Conduct follow-up assessments. Evaluate offenders' progress. Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community. Resolve conflict situations. Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses. Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning. Implement behaviour management programs. Conduct individual and group counselling sessions. Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients. Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research. Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs. Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff. Accompany clients to appointments and social outings. Supervise office and volunteer staff. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance.