Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Use group processes which recognise and act in relation to personal responsibility and challenge key aspects of behaviour (e.g. denial, minimisation, justification, blame, collusion) Write court reports Recognise suspected child abuse and neglect Know when and how to notify of child abuse and neglect Analyse and evaluate own values Apply group process skills which focus on utilising group dynamics, challenging/ confrontation and facilitation techniques Use counselling skills which focus on engaging the user of domestic and family violence around issues of violence, abuse, coercive behaviours, abuse of power and controlling behaviours Challenge the users of domestic and family violence beliefs and attitudes about the women that support their use of violence Challenge users of domestic and family violence re their beliefs and attitudes about the use of violence Refrain from adversarial challenging Maintain position of respect in relation to the user of domestic and family violence Recognise and deal with/challenge accountability and resistance to accountability for abusive behaviour Articulate any apply defined framework of frameworks of accountability in interventions with men Address issues in relation to child protection that are encountered during the course of the intervention In addition, the candidate must be able 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 the ability to: Assess risks Critically analyse and evaluate the users of domestic and family violence re their engagement in the intervention process and take action to deal with any non-compliance in relation to legal orders and other established agreed contracts Work effectively with the criminal justice system in ways that promote and ensure accountability by the user of domestic and family violence for their actions |