Child and Youth Care Worker (CYCW)

Information

Site: https://www.cyc-net.org/index.html
Domain: Map of Family/Children Support International Organizations/Agencies (on skills standards)
Sector: Nonprofit
Level of organization: International
Country: South Africa
Skills:

Communication skills:

Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills including

-Use of silence

-Appropriate non-verbal communication

-Active listening

-Empathy and reflection of feelings

-Questioning skills

-Use of door openers to invite communication, and paraphrasing andsummarization to promote clear communication

-Awareness and avoidance of communication roadblocks

Teamwork and Professional Communication Skills:

-Counseling Skills

-Teaching skills

-Conflict resolution skills

Comments:

CYC-NET’s main objectives are) – “to promote and facilitate reading, learning, information sharing, discussion, networking, support and accountable practice amongst all who work with children, youth and families in difficulty.”

Integrative Attitudes, Skills and Knowledge Framework
https://www.cyc-net.org/pdf/2010_Competencies_for_Professional_CYW_Practitioners%20(1).pdf