• Apply relevant theory and research about youths' physical, emotional, social and cognitive processes; peer relations and sexuality; and risk and protective measures of youth development
• Apply basic principles of group work and facilitation, cooperative learning, conflict resolution and behavior management
• Apply "best practices" from a youth development approach
• Apply strategies of community consensus-building, mobilization and advocacy

• Effectively communicate with youth and facilitate discussion both one-on-one and in group settings
• Demonstrate concern about the well-being of others, interest in feelings and experiences of others; support the self-esteem of others and enjoyment of being with youth
• Demonstrate a belief in the potential and empowerment of all youth and family members and the ability to identify developmental possibilities amid difficult situations
• Demonstrate awareness of commonalities and differences (such as gender, race, ethnicity, class, and religion) among youth of diverse backgrounds and appreciation of those of differing talents, sexual orientations, and faith
• Challenge values and attitudes of youth in a supportive manner; affirm and validate youths' values and ideas
• Maintain appropriate "boundaries"(such as roles, responsibilities, relationships and confidentiality) with youth
• Demonstrate knowledge of negotiating skills by addressing youth problems, concerns and interests and arriving at a win-win solution
• Demonstrate leadership qualities

• Observe and talk with youth to assess individual goals, interests, concerns and competencies, and to do so with an appreciation of their community context
• Prepare next steps with youth in achieving individual career goals
• Select, administer and interpret standardized assessment instruments for assessing individual interests and competencies
• Track and evaluate participant progress; revise individual service strategy plans, as appropriate, and coordinate necessary resources
• Demonstrate knowledge of personal money management by assisting youth with setting realistic financial goals and developing a plan to achieve those goals (e.g., spending plan, record of daily expenses, understanding fixed and variable expenses)
• Demonstrate ability to recognize individual strengths and barriers which may affect career activities
• Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of usefulness of formal assessments

• Apply "best practices" models to the design, implementation, continuous improvement, and evaluation of organizational programs and practices to make it more effective
• Initiate, enable, and sustain group interactions and relationships through the completion of an ongoing activity or project
• Design and implement social and cognitive developmental opportunities for youth e.g., critical thinking skills and reasoning skills
• Foster and promote multi-cultural understanding
• Organize and facilitate youth leadership activities including service learning
• Design and implement life skills classes and workshops on job readiness
• Assist youth in acquiring positive decision making skills

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• Actively engage family members in program and community initiatives and provide support to them as they nurture the development of their children
• Maintain relationships and demonstrate working knowledge of other youth provider organizations
• Demonstrate a willingness to search for and retain information about communities with cultural and economic backgrounds different from their own
• Demonstrate an awareness of the array, mission and referral processes of community agencies and organizations that serve youth and families

• Maintain records (e.g., case notes, program data and other statistical records related to job placement and retention of youth)
• Demonstrate ability to write effective reports, case studies, notes and letters.
• Demonstrate knowledge of time management strategies
Demonstrate knowledge of team development e.g., identifying roles of team members
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of appropriate technologies to the task at hand (e.g., specific computer applications, internet)
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of program objectives

• Assess career interests through the use of appropriate instruments, e.g., interest inventories, personality measure multiple aptitude or achievement batteries, combined instruments
• Assess job readiness of a youth
• Conduct career readiness training which includes workshops and courses that cover career topics such as resume writing, interview skills, job hunting job keeping skills, and completion of application.
• Demonstrate ability to recognize strengths and barriers which may affect career training activities.

• Assist youth develop Career Development Plan
• Utilize current labor market information, and other post-secondary information materials which assist youth identify individual preferences and skills
• Assist youth make informed decisions about future career goals by utilizing computerized career information delivery systems by ensuring that they are knowledgeable in accessing employment placement services, utilize various job search e.g., O*NET, resume computer software and navigating the internet
• Apply knowledge of education, training and resources that provide information about job functions, salaries, requirements and future outlooks

• Develop job opportunities for youth
• Create and maintain relationships with the employer
• Demonstrate conflict resolution skills to resolve problems with employer and/or employee
• Have working knowledge of employer needs and concerns
• Establish agreements with private businesses to provide placement or on-the-job training
• Monitor on the job performance to ensure participants' success in the workplace

• Create and maintain relationships with the educational systems, e.g., secondary, post secondary, youth correctional institutions and others in the education and youth preparation field
• Conduct community assessments and identify under used resources to assist in providing employment, training and support service resources
• Assist youth with services available through One-Stop Centers
• Coordinate employer outreach with other workforce development agencies in the community and utilize employer advisory councils for education and workforce preparation programs
• Market the youth program to potential customers, their families, and other youth organizations in the community and public