As a youth worker, you will need to be available to work both during the day and at night, covering shifts throughout the entire week, including weekends (7 days). Day shifts are typically from 8:30am to 5:00pm, but if the client has specific needs, such as attending school or a day program, the start time might be earlier, like 7:00am. Night shifts are typically from 4:30pm – 9:00am. Night shifts involve working late in the day and overnight. These shifts generally include a sleep-over component, where you work overnight, but for a portion of the night, you will have time to rest (typically 8 hours). You could be scheduled to work anywhere from 2 to 5 shifts in a week, depending on the client's needs and your availability.