Youth Counselor / Worker
All counselors not listed separately.
At a Glance
Youth Counselor / Worker. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Valid Driver's License, Sociology, Mental Health.
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Bachelor's degree
2 years
4
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Counselors, All Other
Median Wage
$49,830/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+12.6%
Education
Master's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Sociology
Mental Health
Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
Human Services
Social Work
Lifting Ability
Crisis Intervention
Good Driving Record
Case Management
Anger Management
Working With Children
Communicable Diseases
Influenza
Volunteer Management
Trauma Informed Approaches
Marketing
Health Education
Developmental Disabilities
Medicaid
Common Skills (9)
Teaching
Management
Record Keeping
Planning
Program Management
Social Skills
Clerical Works
Communication
Certifications (2)
Valid Driver's License
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
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