As representatives of young people's interests, the educational specialists in youth care initiate, support, manage and promote youth work activities. They are responsible for the needs-based (further) development of educational youth work services.

Educational professionals in the field of child and youth protection pursue the goal of protecting young people from harmful influences and strengthening their resilience to risks. The observation, evaluation and analysis of child and youth protection issues and potential risks serve as the basis for initiating, planning and promoting prevention services.

The youth welfare and youth protection specialists advise and inform young people, parents, educational professionals, representatives of organizations and other multipliers in youth work and prevention work. They plan and organize seminars and specialist days to qualify child and youth welfare professionals.