- Can you introduce yourself?
- What motivates you to perform your best at work?
- What is your biggest strength when it comes to youth work?
- What is your biggest weakness when mentoring youth?
- Can you share your biggest professional accomplishment?
5 Youth Worker Interview Questions with Answer Examples
To help you prepare for your Youth Worker interview, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.
Youth Worker was written by Rachelle Enns and updated on June 26th, 2020. Learn more here.
We conduct thorough background checks. Can you pass a criminal, education, drug check, and a physical?
Before your interview, make sure you are clear on all of the requirements for the job. Depending on your location, the employer will require different background testing to ensure that you are a person safe to work around children and youth. If asked to perform a background check or medical test that makes you uncomfortable, be sure to research and confirm that what the interviewer is proposing is a legal request in your area. For instance, in some regions of Canada, a Youth Worker may be required to comply with a TB test. Where in the USA, other blood tests may be necessary. When an interviewer asks this question, its best to be completely honest. If you think something might show up in your tests, tell them upfront. Even if you had a misdemeanor that is now expunged from your record, you might want to share this information. Be honest in the interview and show that you have integrity. If the answer is no, you will not pass a particular test, share the necessary details. If the answer is yes, you will pass these tests; then, you can give a brief response that is to the point.
Written by Rachelle Enns on June 26th, 2020
“Yes, I can pass all of the tests that you require. OR, I can pass your education and drug test, as well as any physical that you require. Although removed from my record now, I did have a criminal record as a youth for two counts of petty theft. Of course, my record has remained clean for the past twenty years.”
Written by Rachelle Enns on June 26th, 2020
“Yes, I can pass a background check.”
Written by an Anonymous User
Our Professional Interview CoachRachelle Enns Reviewed the Above Answer
Short and sweet, and to the point! 🙂
These questions are all designed to get to know you better and to judge your suitability for the role. It’s also becoming more and more common for youth to sit on the interview panel, to perform their own interview or for you to have to do an activity with some young people to see how well you engage with them.
Q: I have a job interview coming up. What kind of youth worker interview questions can I expect to be asked?
This week we’ll offer some of the possible questions; over the next few weeks we’ll follow up with possible answers and things to consider when answering.
What experience do you have with respects to this particular CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER position?
Answer tips:
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you know you do not have much experience in the job you are applying for, plan for this question ahead of time and ensure you can provide some relatable examples based on what you have done.
Almost all interviewers will appreciate confidence and pride in the work experience you have earned and your passion in transfering these valuable skills to your future role or position.
Answer sample
FAQ
What are the most important skills for a youth worker?
- Could you tell me about yourself and describe your background in brief? …
- How did you hear about this position? …
- What type of work environment do you prefer? …
- How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations? …
- Do you prefer working independently or on a team?
What are three things you think are most important when working with youth?
- Commitment to young people and an understanding of the factors affecting their lives.
- The ability to act with integrity in times of stress.
- Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish good relationships with a range of people.
- Patience, tolerance and flexibility.
What should you wear to a youth worker interview?
- Time to offer the youth group and its members.
- Enthusiasm.
- Patience and common sense.
- A positive view of young people.
- An understanding of young people.
- A sense of humour.
