Youth Work Expert metabadge defines the competence to give and provide support regarding the personal and social development of young people in order to help them to face challenges in life and become active citizens.
RASIM ADVOCATOR badge defines the ability to engage and work with RASIM (Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Immigrants, Migrants) youth and to utilise legal knowledge to consolidate a supportive network for them.
Learning Targets
Knowledge about international and national refugee and immigrants law & rights, and the protection system for asylum seekers (e.g. EU Common European Asylum System –CEAS)
Knowing about the countries of origin and about the central beliefs of the respective religious communities
Knowing the relevant bodies and procedures regarding RASIM youth
Knowing the main theories of racism and discrimination
Being able to recognise and understand the losses, stress, trauma and PTSD of RASIM youth
Being able to identify risk and protective factors
Culturally sensitive counselling skills
Being able to establish a supportive network for RASIM youth
Being able to promote an anti-racist public relation work regarding the target group
Showing a respectful attitude towards people from all cultures
Showing empathy
Being mentally resilient
Participants have to successfully accomplish the following tasks before the BADU Open Badge will be issued.Minimum standards:
Having successfully completed an entire learning activity (training course, seminar, online course, workshop etc.), a voluntary programme/internship
Self-evaluation
Assessment session with the trainer/mentor
Case Study
Conducted one workshop on the topic of the activity with youth within 2 months after the activity
Conducted critical incident analysis
Problem Solving and simulation games on the specific topic of the activity
De-Radicalisation Counsellor badge demonstrates the ability to work with individuals and groups of young people by providing counter-narratives that facilitate different behavioural patterns and offer new opportunities in order to prevent radicalisation.
Learning Targets
Recognising signs of youth radicalisation online and in the local community
Knowing preventive approaches and methods of peer and democracy education
Knowing the narratives and counter-narratives of radicalisation and de-radicalisation
Recognising signs of youth radicalisation online and in the local community
Knowing preventive approaches and methods of peer and democracy education
Knowing the narratives and counter-narratives of radicalisation and de-radicalisation
Showing an analytical and observant attitude
Being an intuitive person
Participants have to successfully accomplish the following tasks before the BADU Open Badge will be issued.
Minimum standards:
Having successfully completed an entire learning activity (training course, seminar, online course, workshop etc.), a voluntary programme/internship
Self-evaluation
Assessment session with the trainer/mentor
Case Study
Conducted one workshop on the topic of the activity with youth within 2 months after the activity
Conducted critical incident analysis
Problem Solving and simulation games on the specific topic of the activity
Youth Work Methodologist badge demonstrates the ability to use different methods which foster personal and social development as well as the inclusion of young people from different backgrounds.
Learning Targets
Understanding the “basics” of youth work (definitions, scope, objectives, actors, history)
Knowing development-appropriate methods based on an understanding of youth dynamics and sub-culture (e.g. youth cultural activities, outreach youth work, community work, gender specific work, adventure education, group work etc.)
Being able to support and work effectively with youths from different backgrounds
Being able to build a framework for youth work (identifying key issues, priority areas and themes)
Being able to support the implementation of activities that promote the best interests of youths
Being able to apply a professional Code of Conduct, Ethics and Values
Being able to apply participation methods to reach the target group
Showing equal respect and tolerance towards all young people
Participants have to successfully accomplish the following tasks before the BADU Open Badge will be issued.
Minimum standards:
Having successfully completed an entire learning activity (training course, seminar, online course, workshop etc.), a voluntary programme/internship
Self-evaluation
Assessment session with the trainer/mentor
Case Study
Conducted one workshop on the topic of the activity with youth within 2 months after the activity
Conducted critical incident analysis
Problem Solving and simulation games on the specific topic of the activity
Youth Work Activist badge demonstrates the ability to empower young people to stand up for their rights and to advocate for youth policies on local, national and EU level.
Learning Targets
Knowledge of human rights conventions at international and national level
Knowledge of organisations working in the field of humans rights
Knowing about legal frameworks with a special focus on youth rights
Being able to involve young people in participation processes
Capacity to empower young people to stand up for their rights and enhance their interest and skills
Capacity to create activities on youth rights
Showing a participatory attitude
Showing great enthusiasm
Participants have to successfully accomplish the following tasks before the BADU Open Badge will be issued.
Minimum standards:
Having successfully completed an entire learning activity (training course, seminar, online course, workshop etc.), a voluntary programme/internship
Self-evaluation
Assessment session with the trainer/mentor
Case Study
Conducted one workshop on the topic of the activity with youth within 2 months after the activity
Conducted critical incident analysis
Problem Solving and simulation games on the specific topic of the activity
Youth Work Mediator badge demonstrates the ability to engage family members or other significant people to establish a supportive network for young people and provide counselling regarding institutional infrastructure and legal issues.
Learning Targets
Knowing concepts of social work like biographical work
Knowing about institutional infrastructure and organisations working with families
Being able to treat family concerns with respect and sensitivity, while being aware of confidentiality issues and the boundaries that govern the youth/youth worker relationship;
Good communication skills and ability to adapt to different contexts
The ability to establish good relationships with different stakeholders and provide reliable support to families in various situations
Counselling skills regarding institutional infrastructure for youth and youth organizations
Being respectful and open-minded
Showing a strong commitment to young people and families as well as an understanding of the factors affecting their lives
Participants have to successfully accomplish the following tasks before the BADU Open Badge will be issued.
Minimum standards:
Having successfully completed an entire learning activity (training course, seminar, online course, workshop etc.), a voluntary programme/internship
Self-evaluation
Assessment session with the trainer/mentor
Case Study
Conducted one workshop on the topic of the activity with youth within 2 months after the activity
Conducted critical incident analysis
Problem Solving and simulation games on the specific topic of the activity
Youth Work Researcher badge demonstrates the ability to survey and analyse young people's concerns, needs and interests using empirical research methods.
Learning Targets
Knowing about the situation, status and condition of young people in society
Knowing about interests, concerns and needs of young people
Knowing empirical methods of research
Being able to apply empirical methods in order to describe interests, concerns and needs of young people
Being able to analyse the needs and concerns of different youth groups, subcultures etc.
Capacity to present the results to different stakeholders
Showing interest in youth issues
Demonstrating attention to detail
Being neutral and not judgmental
Participants have to successfully accomplish the following tasks before the BADU Open Badge will be issued.
Minimum standards:
Having successfully completed an entire learning activity (training course, seminar, online course, workshop etc.), a voluntary programme/internship
Self-evaluation
Assessment session with the trainer/mentor
Case Study
Conducted one workshop on the topic of the activity with youth within 2 months after the activity
Conducted critical incident analysis
Problem Solving and simulation games on the specific topic of the activity