Elaboration of the Competence Profile of the Residential Child/Youth Care Worker

Dr. J. M. Fernu00c3u00a1ndez Millu00c3u00a1n, M. Fernu00c3u00a1ndez Navas, P. Arrufat Mingorance, A. Domu00c3u00adnguez Escribano

Volume 14 Issue 2

Global Journal of Human-Social Science

This paper describes the steps used to develop a professional competence profile which allows a residential child/youth care worker to perform his or her tasks in an efficient, effective and confident way. Among the strategic and specific competencies, 11 were selected which explain a high percentage of performance (empathy, planning, resistance to stress, responsibility, problem solving, flexibility, collaboration, teamwork, commitment, expertise and communication skills). Once the list of competencies has been established, the behaviors that reflect them are determined and a questionnaire to evaluate the candidates for the position is elaborated.