Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of: Organisation policies and procedures relating to behaviour management (including restrictions on the use of aversive procedures), work safety and health, critical incidents, accident and incident reporting, dignity of risk and duty of care and use of least restrictive alternative Principles of effective communication Purpose and function of behaviour Behavioural responses associated with AOD issues What influences behaviour Duty of care consideration Ethical considerations when dealing with other people's behaviour Legal considerations, especially in regard to restraint, imprisonment and abuse A range of response including: reinforcement strategies including, sampling, menus, individualisation of schedules and differential reinforcement schedules use of advanced self protective strategies (e.g. passive self defence) strategies that avoid behaviour escalation (advanced) advanced proactive strategies based on functional and cognitive assessment Advanced proactive strategies based on functional and cognitive assessment Principles of behaviour response plans Knowledge and skills in crisis management (advanced) Reporting procedures for incidents and accidents Referral procedures for specialist services Individual rights and equality |