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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Appropriate physical environment may include: | Means by which an emotionally safe and empathic environment is createdAppropriate space - child friendlyToys, puppets, experiential activities (crayons, textas, paints), sand tray and symbols e.g. dolls house, books and resources appropriate to various ages and which are culturally appropriateResources for care-giver and other family members where relevantWhere worker is able to 'control' the environment - a separate child specific and friendly space |
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Age appropriate engagement techniques may include but are not limited to: | Age and developmentally appropriate communication techniques especially the use of play therapyStorytellingMethods of communicating with different age, religious, gender and sexual identity groupsNon-judgemental communication techniquesUsing strategies that empower the client/young personCultural, and sub-cultural awareness/sensitivityDemonstrating empathyValidating child or young persons emotionsUsing appropriate body languageAsking open-ended questionsMaintaining confidentialityThe ability to ask direct questions about violence in a sensitive and appropriate wayActive listening |
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Ethical relationship must include: | Counselling practices that reflect the obligations of the practitioner under codes of ethics, and standards of professional membership and/or legislation, to ensure the safety and well being of the child and/or young person in the counselling relationshipCounsellor knowledge and application of:international conventions relating to the rights of children and young peoplerelevant international conventions on civil and human rights |
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Respond to disclosures and allegations includes: | Legislative and statutory requirements may include:Relevant state/territory/commonwealth legislation (e.g. domestic violence, guardianship, disability services, immigration, anti-discrimination, child protection, legal practice legislation, other legislation specific to children and young people)International conventions relating to the rights of children and young peopleRelevant international conventions on civil and human rightsFreedom of Information legislation |
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Assess risk for clients includes: | Self identification of risk, threat or attempts to self-harmEvidence of physical injuriesThreat to safetyCurrent or previous criminal charges for assault of client by partner/ex-partner, parentsCurrent or previous police involvementObjective assessment of care-givers current ability to protect child/young person from further assault or harmFeelings of depression, anger, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, emotional distress or sleep disturbancesMedical problems such as overuse of tranquillisers, or alcohol, drug or substance abuse Intimidation and harassmentChild/young person being denied access to required medications/ resourcesExisting or previous orders relating to domestic violence (e.g. apprehended violence order), or breach of ordersAvoidance of discussion regarding possible abuseImplausible explanation for injuriesFrequent hospital visits/admissionsCurrent or previous parental separationFamily court and/or relationship historyChildren who have been in care |
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Factors relevant to the context of children/young persons in counselling may include: | Current or previous parental separationFamily court and/or relationship historyChildren's behaviour and developmental levelOther factors that may indicate a history of violenceFeelings of depression, anger, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, emotional distress or sleep disturbancesPresenting issues including assessment with parents/care givers |
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Case work processes may include: | Interviews with child/young person, their family, significant others and carersCompleting applications and other forms such as questionnairesCase documentation - file notes, case plansUsing specialist communicators, interpretersClassification toolsObtaining and processing information from professionals including medical reports and psychological and developmental assessmentObtaining ,processing and or providing information to/from service providers including child protection authoritiesLiaison with schools |
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Terminate counselling sessions may include: | Planned termination of counsellingClient or parents decision to terminate the sessionsCounsellor assesses and identifies issues of concern in a client case which determine to continue counselling would be unethical and/or place the client and/or others at risk |
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Interruptions to counselling may include: | Counsellor illnessCounsellor planned leave Counsellor changes employmentInterruptions due to organisation changeCounsellor ceases practiceOther external factors e.g. client illness, expert recommendations that counselling cease |
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Client feedback strategies may include but are not limited to: | Interviews with colleaguesDevelopmentally appropriate evaluation formsComplaints RecommendationsSuggestionsFocus group workFeedback on client from parent |
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Perspectives relevant to working with children and young people may include but is not limited to: | SystemicExperientialPlay therapy |