Youth worker’s competencies
The strengthening and further development of youth work also requires a clear idea on what competencies are needed to perform quality youth work. KEKS has therefore developed a competency framework that lists these competences and describes the basic work process within which they should be used.
The document is to be used in our dialogue with providers of youth worker education and training as well as a basis for our own competence development activities.
The plan is to, in a next step, complement it with a self-assessment tool for youth workers to reflect on their need for further competence development. This way we will also be able to gather input and suggestions for our future competence development measures.
The framework addresses the following headings:
Introduction
What is competence?
Framework competencies
Prerequisites for Learning
Values, attitudes, and basic skills
The Youth Worker's Work Process
Other skills and knowledge
Summary and conclusions
Literature tips