Youth Worker - ANZSCO 411716
- Assessment Authorities: ACWA
Youth Worker assists young people as individuals or groups to solve social, emotional and financial problems in an agency framework.
Youth workers may perform the following tasks:
- interview young people to identify problems and act as advocates (representatives) for them, raising these issues with relevant government authorities
- advocate for young people who have a grievance with government departments or other organisations
- assist with developing policies relating to young people
- provide support and advice to young people experiencing difficulties, such as family problems, unemployment, illness, drug abuse and homelessness
- arrange and provide counselling, food, shelter or clothing
- assess risks and provide intensive short-term crisis counselling for victims of domestic violence or child abuse
- arrange for the referral of clients to appropriate specialists or community agencies
- provide information about community services and resources available for young people
- plan, conduct and evaluate programmes for young people in areas such as employment and training, education, self-development, accommodation, welfare and counselling
- plan and organise activities such as sports, handicrafts, dancing, drama, hiking, bushwalking and holiday camps
- establish and supervise youth clubs and small neighbourhood support groups in the local community
- write reports and submissions requesting funding for continuing programmes and new projects
- evaluate data relating to the effectiveness of community support services
- work closely with teachers, social and welfare workers, local authorities, health professionals, refuge workers, parents and, in some instances, the police.
This occupation belongs to Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) . STSOL consists of the list of the occupations which are high in demand in Australia. If you want to apply for Australia sponsored Permanent Residency (subclass 190) your occupation must be listed in the relevant STSOL list and you must have an invitation/sponsorship from the state government. This list is also a part of the Australia Point system. If eligible, you can live and work in Australia for an indefinite period of time.
If your occupation is on STSOL, you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclasses:
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - State or Territory nominated
- Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) - Short-term stream
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)
Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Youth Worker?
The assessment authority for this occupation is Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) and the ACWA skills assessment will assess if your educational qualifications and work experience are at a professional level and closely related to your nominated occupation for migration purposes.
You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English when they apply for skills assessment for migration as a Youth Worker.
The following English language tests are acceptable:
- IELTS (General or Academic)
- TOEFL iBT®
- PTE ACADEMIC
- Advanced (CAE)
The following table indicates the minimal scores for each module:
Please note that there are some exemptions may be granted to the English language requirement.
If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Youth Worker, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.
