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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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Job Training Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
Job Zone Examples These occupations involve following instructions and helping others. Examples include taxi drivers, amusement and recreation attendants, counter clerks, construction laborers, and waiters or waitresses.
Salary Information
Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.
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.
LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION
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Labour / Skills shortage indicator
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Growth Rate 2007 - 2011
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+6%
-0%
Part-time workers
This shows the percentage of part-time workers in the total employment of an occupation
Total employed in this occupation: 6800
%
Part-time
49%
51%
Full-time
Older workers
This shows the percentage of workers over 55 in the total employment of an occupation
%
Over 55
17%
84%
Under 55
Ratio of Male / Female workers
This shows the percentage of male and female workers in the total employment of an occupation
%
Male
23%
77%
Female
Non-Irish National workers
This shows the percentage of Irish national and non-Irish national workers in the total employment of an occupation
