Core competencies set goals and standards for training, education and professional development to ensure quality. Out-of-school time core competencies define the expected applicable day-to-day knowledge and care for providers at all levels, including volunteers, and in all settings. Core competencies vary from state to state, but they all detail the skills, knowledge, ethics and practice to support child and youth development and families. At the same time, competencies empower practitioners to better understand their practice and further their professional development.
In Pennsylvania, a leading body on core competencies and professional development for early childhood and school-age (up to 12 years) practitioners is The Pennsylvania Key, sponsored by the Department of Human Service’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning.
Youth Work Core Competencies: A review of Existing Frameworks and Purposes
Added May 3
21st Century Elementary After School Enrichment/Tutoring Teacher
YMCA of Bucks County, Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania
After School Enrichment Coordinator DREAM Program
AmeriCorps, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
After School Program Group Leader
CORA Services, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Afterschool Program Leader
PHMC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
After School Program Site Director
YOACAP, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Afterschool Site Coordinator
Propel Schools, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Added April 22
Pennsylvania Program Director
Teach Plus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
TOP Program Afterschool Facilitator
Adagio Health Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Added April 5
21st Century After School Team Leaders — Floaters
York City School District, York, Pennsylvania
After School Outreach Staff
The Learning Lamp, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Added March 28
School Psychologist
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, Milton, Pennsylvania
