Job requirements Youth Worker - Social Services in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as an youth worker - social services in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Social and community service workers (NOC 42201).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Completion of a college or university program in social work, child and youth care, psychology or other social science or health-related discipline is usually required.
- Previous work experience in a social service environment as a volunteer or in a support capacity may replace formal education requirements for some occupations in this unit group.
- Social service workers may be required to be a member of a provincial regulatory body in some provinces.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Ontario
Job title
Child And Youth Worker
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario College of Trades
Yukon
Job title
Childcare Workers
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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