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Managing Youth Workers

Youth workers are on the front lines and maintaining a well-trained and well-managed staff is key.

Suite101's Managing Youth Workers topic features articles with tricks and tips for training youth workers, advice for team-building among staff and strategies for building trusting relationships with adolescents and teens. You'll find information on how to handle difficult parents and how to help a child in crisis. Also, learn about the traits that make a positive role model, and strategies for preventing youth worker burnout.

Latest articles in Managing Youth Workers

 Tips for Youth Worker Training

Use clear expectations, performance feedback, and setting goals to help youth workers reach their professional potential

Feb 9, 2010 – Susan Carney

Building Relationships With Teens

A good relationship is crucial for making an impact when working with teens. There are several common elements.

Jul 17, 2009 – Susan Carney

Staff Team Building Activities

Team-building activities don't have to take a lot of time out of busy schedules, but can help staff members grow both as a group and individually.

Mar 30, 2009 – Susan Carney

Listening to Teens

Using good listening skills helps kids feel heard and encourages them to share their experience.

Mar 27, 2008 – Susan Carney

Positive Role Models for Teens

Kids look up to the adults in their lives. They look to us for protection, answers, and guidance. They also look to us for cues on how to act in everyday situations.

Oct 19, 2007 – Susan Carney

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