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In Brief... Youth Worker

 Brief Description:

Encourages the personal and social development of young people through their voluntary participation.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 20

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Keep records and prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients. 

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Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior. 

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Interview individuals and family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history. 

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Provide information and refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance. 

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Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families. 

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Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping. 

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Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution. 

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Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements and procedures. 

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Monitor free, supplementary meal program to ensure cleanliness of facility and that eligibility guidelines are met for persons receiving meals. 

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Meet with youth groups to acquaint them with consequences of delinquent acts. 

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1 Salary Information
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Job Title
Youth Worker
Salary Range*
30 - 50
Related Information:
Newly qualified: 30 - 35
Experienced: 40 - 50
Data Source(s):
FAS

Last Updated: March, 2011
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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1 LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION


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Each occupation is examined in terms of its employment profile (based on the data from the Quarterly National Household Survey by the Central Statistics Office (CSO)), recent employment trends and other available indicators on the demand and supply of skills.

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Growth Rate 2007 - 2011

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+6%
 
Scale
 
 
-0%
 
     
Part-time workers

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Total employed in this occupation: 6800
%
Part-time
49%
 
Scale
 
 
51%
Full-time
 
 
Older workers

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%
Over 55
17%
 
Scale
 
 
84%
Under 55
 
     
Ratio of Male / Female workers

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%
Male
23%
 
Scale
 
 
77%
Female
 
 
Non-Irish National workers

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%
Non-Irish
0%
 
Scale
 
 
100%
Irish
 

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