Note: No less than 50 percent of Direct Care Staff shall have a Bachelors Degree or 2 years experience working with youth] Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Genuine concern for young people and the ability to treat all people with dignity and respect, and openness to learning and implementing a Positive Youth Development approach to youth work. Working Conditions: May involve exposure to communicable diseases, including a variety of illnesses and infections such as the common cold, TB, Hepatitis, flu, meningitis, and HIV.May involve exposure to upset, angry, severely traumatized or emotionally disturbed children, adolescents, adults, and families.