Who

The Youth Worker works with young people aged 16 to 25 years who are blind/vision impaired or deaf/hearing impaired. The youth worker encourages family involvement to support the achievement of goals and to ensure these skills are  maintained in all appropriate environments, including the home and wider community.

What

The Youth Worker works with young people to address various life issues, aiming to increase independence and prepare the individual for future endeavors.

Many of the areas the Youth Worker can work with clients includes:
Budgeting
Social Confidence and Friendship Networks
Independent Living Skills
Integration into Community groups/programs
Transitioning from School to Tertiary Education/Work
Education about internet safety, drug and alcohol safety, safely in adult environments (pubs/clubs etc)
Adolescent Health issues, including nutrition and exercise
Developing Leadership Skills

Some of the current Youth Programs include:
Food Adventures – development of appropriate social skills around eating out in public, nutrition education, and exposure to new foods.
Gettin’ Out There / Social Outing Group– development of social skills, friendships and confidence to try various activities that their peers do.
Leadership Group – development of leadership skills, training in personal and professional development, and support in developing skills in having responsibility, commitment and roles on committees.
Marion Meal and Movie – development of appropriate social skills and clients are supported to learn how to organise their own social event at the movies.

The Youth Worker is not restricted to only working with young people on the above issues, clients are encouraged to discuss any issues that they would like to address. And Youth Programs are continuously evaluated and changing, depending on the current needs of the clients.

How

The Youth Worker assesses the young person to determine his/her goals and then discusses strategies to achieve these. strategies may include referrals to other organizations (eg suitable employment services, counseling services), participation in Cando4kids youth programs, or individual sessions with the Youth Worker.

Where

The Youth Worker meets with young people in their homes, in the community, and where ever necessary to achieve goals (eg at university, potential working environments, at their local community groups etc). Many of the youth programs are based in the city to allow access for young people to travel independently, however at times, sessions are also held at Cando4kids locations, in Hove or Modbury.

Referrals

Referrals to CanDo4Kids can be made by the youth self-referring, professionals, parents, carers agencies, or other interested persons with the parent/s and youth’s permission.

Contact

Youth worker
CanDo4Kids
28 King George Ave
Hove, South Australia, 5048
Phone: (08) 8298 0964
Fax: (08) 8298 0948