Youth Support Worker Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Youth Support Worker includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Familiarizing yourself with youth-related difficulties, particularly within vulnerable cohorts.
  • Crafting and rolling out targeted, sustainable campaigns to minimize inequities.
  • Promoting reunification in appropriate instances.
  • Fostering social cohesion to promote well-being.
  • Gathering and distributing helpful supplies.
  • Assisting unemployed youth to acquire gainful, meaningful work.
  • Issuing referrals to accessible regional centers.
  • Remaining accessible and steadfast as a Mentor.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Youth Support Worker duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Youth Support Worker roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.