Child and Youth Workers provide assistance and counseling to children and adolescents going through difficult situations regarding family issues, mistreatment, bullying, discrimination, and substance abuse. They provide psychological guidance and support, take legal actions when required, and assist children and adolescents going through adoption processes and in foster care.

Many Child and Youth Workers are employed by community centers and foundations dedicated to the well-being of minors, creating programs for the betterment of the life of children and adolescents. They work by case assignment and oversee each case's development, aiming for the best resolution possible.

Child and Youth Workers specializing in looking after minors in foster care and going through adoption processes are in charge of finding and interviewing candidate families. They do a background check on the families and assess if they are fit to take care of children. They also conduct regular visitations to assess the quality of life that families provide to the children and evaluate their development.

Personality of a Child and Youth Worker
Child and Youth Workers have a few common personality traits that help them succeed in their job. Here are a few of them:  

• Patience

Child and Youth Workers must be patient to work effectively with children and youth, understanding that they may act out due to stress, trauma, or other factors beyond their control. By remaining patient, Child and Youth Workers can help create a safe and supportive environment for children and youth to express themselves.

• Flexibility

Child and Youth Workers have to utilize flexibility to meet the ever-changing needs of those they work with. Depending on the situation, they may need to adjust their plans on the fly. This flexibility allows Child and Youth Workers to be responsive to the needs of the children and youth they assist.

• Creativity

Engaging children and youth in their work requires creativity, and Child and Youth Workers may need to develop new and innovative ways to interest children and youth in the activities they lead. This creativity can help make the work more enjoyable for both the Child and Youth Worker and the children and youth.