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 and understanding of: Relevant policies, protocols and practices of the organisation in relation to work role Legislative processes related to the rights and responsibilities of people with disability Elements of best practice in the area of community inclusion The social model of disability and the impact of social devaluation on an individual's quality of life Competency and image enhancement as a means of addressing devaluation Principles of active support Broad understanding of lifespan development Strengths-based and person-centred practice The impact of stigma Principles of risk assessment and mitigation Duty of care requirements Strategies for: Identifying psychosocial interests, abilities and requirements of people with disability Matching options, networks and services to the requirements of people with disability Creating independence Providing community education Communication to assist with community participation Programs and agencies that support community inclusion Financial supports to assist with accessing the community Worker role in assisting the client with financial management Transport services available for people with various types of disabilities Aids and equipment used to facilitate community inclusion Group dynamics Working with families and family systems Role of carers Task analysis Prompting, principles of prompting and fading prompting Reinforcers Motivators to learn and common de-motivators and blocks Maintenance techniques and generalisation Incidental learning |