Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

A. About This Course

B. Learning Objectives

Section 2: Responsibilities and Tasks of a Youth Worker

A. Description of a Youth Worker

B. Types of Facilities

C. Common Responsibilities and Tasks of a Youth Worker

D. Security and Safety

E. Supervision

F. Behavior Management

G. Positive Youth Development

H. Report Writing

I. Liaison

J. Organizational Support

K. Review

L. Summary

Section 3: Traits of an Effective Youth Worker

A. Traits of a Youth Worker

B. Being Adept at Working with Youth

C. Being Professional

D. Maintaining Ethical Boundaries

E. Being Empathetic

F. Able to Use Critical Thinking Skills

G. Being Patient

H. Being Physically and Mentally Fit

I. Being a Team Player

J. Review

K. Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

A. Summary

B. Course Contributors

C. Resources

D. References

E. Congratulations!

Kim Cobb, M.S., is a Content Writer for Public Safety and Health and Human Services at Relias. Ms. Cobb has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. She has held a variety of positions in the criminal and juvenile justice systems including a Supervisor in a high security facility for female juveniles; a Court Designated Worker/Juvenile Probation Officer; Facilitator for a parent/teen Nurturing Program; and a Program Coordinator for a juvenile drug and alcohol prevention program. For the past 18 years, Mrs. Cobb has worked in a research, training, and technical assistance capacity. She has served as a Research Center Director charged with overseeing the validation of the training curriculum for the Kentucky State Police and an implementation and evaluation study of juvenile prevention programs for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice; the statewide evaluator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for adult, juvenile, and family drug courts through the University of Kentucky; and a Research Associate for the American Probation & Parole Association providing training and technical assistance to Native American Nations/Alaska Native Villages on systemic criminal and juvenile justice initiatives. Most recently, she was a Research Administrator for the University of Kentucky managing federal, state, and foundation grants awarded to the College of Medicine, Behavioral Science department, Center for Drug and Alcohol Research, and Kentucky Rural Medical Centers.
Disclosure: Kimberly Cobb, M.S. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.