How to Answer: If hired, how do you intend to make a difference with the at-risk youth in your trust and care?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Youth Worker job interview.
9. If hired, how do you intend to make a difference with the at-risk youth in your trust and care?
What You Need to Know
The interviewer wants to hear about your approach and plan of action when it comes to making a connection with the youth who will be in your care. This question allows you to talk about the best qualities and skills that you have and how these traits and approaches will positively impact the youth. Your ability to engage in age-appropriate activities, be a reliable listener, and act as a positive example are all ways that you can make a difference!
Written by Rachelle Enns on May 21st, 2013
Entry Level Example
"I'd build relationships by meeting them at their level, showing interest in what is important to them, and participate in their activities. This approach allows me to become someone who they respect, and feel on an equal level with. Once I earn their respect, I can get close enough that they'll let me in, open up to me, and allow me to set a good example for them."
Written by Kevin Downey on December 9th, 2022
Experienced Example
"I will use a combination of my education, volunteer work, and personal and professional experience to create an environment of safety, trust, and care. I don't force myself on anyone as some all-knowing person with all the right answers. When working with at-risk youth, one of the things I have learned is to let the youth come to me. I develop rapport, I use humor, and slowly build trust, and I find common. Once I earn that trust and respect, I ask open-ended questions, opening up the lines of communication."
Written by Kevin Downey on December 9th, 2022
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