Youth Programme Director Production & Specialised Services Managers
SaveWhat Does a Youth Programme Director Do?
Youth programme directors develop and implement programmes and policies to improve and ensure youths' well-being. They facilitate communication with and between educational, recreational, counselling or other youth related institutions, organise events for youths and families, and promote social mobility and awareness.
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Where Do I Start?
Adolescent Psychological Development
Understand the developments and the development needs of children and young persons, observing the behaviour and the attachment relationships in order to detect developmental delay.
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Skills You Need to Become a Youth Programme Director
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialAdolescent Psychological Development knowledge
Understand the developments and the development needs of children and young persons, observing the behaviour and the attachment relationships in order to detect developmental delay.
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EssentialImpact Of Social Contexts On Health knowledge
The social and cultural contexts of individuals` behaviours, and the impact on their health within their social and cultural context.
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EssentialPedagogy knowledge
The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.
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EssentialAnalyse Community Needs skill
Identify and respond to specific social problems in a community, delineating the extent of the problem and outline the level of resources required to address it and identifying the existing …
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EssentialAnalyse Goal Progress skill
Analyse the steps which have been taken in order to reach the organisation's goals in order to assess the progress which has been made, the feasibility of the goals, and …
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EssentialEstablish Collaborative Relations skill
Establish a connection between organisations or individuals which may benefit from communicating with one another in order to facilitate an enduring positive collaborative relationship between both parties.
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EssentialLiaise With Local Authorities skill
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
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EssentialMaintain Relationships With Government Agencies skill
Establish and maintain cordial working relationships with peers in different governmental agencies.
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EssentialMaintain Relations With Local Representatives skill
Maintain good relations with representatives of the local scientific, economic and civil society.
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EssentialPromote Social Awareness skill
Promote the understanding of dynamics of social relationships between individuals, groups, and communities. Promote the importance of human rights, and positive social interaction, and the inclusion of social awareness in …
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EssentialPromote Social Change skill
Promote changes in relationships between individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities by taking into consideration and coping with unpredictable changes, at the micro, macro and mezzo level.
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EssentialPromote The Safeguarding Of Young People skill
Understand safeguarding and what should be done in cases of actual or potential harm or abuse.
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EssentialDevelop A Pedagogical Concept skill
Develop a specific concept that describes the educational principles on which the organisation is based, and the values and behaviour patterns it advocates.
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OptionalBudgetary Principles knowledge
Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.
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OptionalGovernment Policy Implementation knowledge
The procedures related to the application of government policies at all levels of public administration.
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OptionalProject Management Principles knowledge
Different elements and phases of project management.
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OptionalApply Strategic Thinking skill
Apply generation and effective application of business insights and possible opportunities, in order to achieve competitive business advantage on a long-term basis.
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OptionalBuild Community Relations skill
Establish affectionate and long-lasting relationships with local communities, e.g. by organising special programms for kindergarden, schools and for dissabled and older people, raising awareness and receiving community appreciation in return.
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OptionalDelegate Activities skill
Delegate activities and tasks to others according to the ability, level of preparation, competence and legal scope of practice. Make sure that people understand what they should do and when …
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OptionalDevelop Educational Resources skill
Create and develop educational resources for visitors, school groups, families and special interest groups.
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OptionalDevelop Professional Network skill
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …
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OptionalManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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OptionalPerform Project Management skill
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific …
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OptionalPresent Reports skill
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
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OptionalSet Organisational Policies skill
Participate in setting organisational policies that cover issues such as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits for the service users.
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OptionalShow Intercultural Awareness skill
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OptionalTrain Employees skill
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …
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OptionalWork Within Communities skill
Establish social projects aimed at community development and active citizen participation.
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OptionalCommunicate On The Youth's Well-Being skill
Communicate on the youth's behaviour and welfare with parents, schools and other people in charge of the youth's upbringing and education.
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OptionalCommunicate With Media skill
Communicate professionally and present a positive image while exchanging with media or potential sponsors.
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OptionalPropose Leisure Activities skill
Propose appropriate recreational activities based on the targeted public's behaviour and wishes.
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