Skills you will need include:
The ability to plan a program and write clearly about how it should be implemented.
The ability to measure success or failure. (satisfaction surveys, ancedotal experience, etc,). The ability to think outside the box should you need corrective action.
The ability to gather, track, and analyse data.
For services directed at teens, some important buzz words/phrases include “personal responsibility, developing life skills , and community service”. Knowing the “lingo” in this arena is important.
I hope this information helps. If you have other questions I’d be glad to help if I can.