Application
This unit applies to staff working in a statutory context and staff supervising young people in community programs and agencies |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Options to address client needs are identified | 1.1 Assess protection requirements according to available information 1.2 Collect further information as appropriate 1.3 Determine options for most appropriate course of actions against level of risk before decisions are made 1.4 Negotiate and implement options for leaving child or young person within care of significant others and negotiate agreement to engaging in a range of programs |
2. Care and protection actions are negotiated and evaluated | 2.1 Base protective actions on interests and needs of at risk children and young people 2.2 Identify range of programs for assistance of significant others to maintain care of child and young person, provide referral information, and negotiate support to access programs 2.3 Provide information to significant others about responsibilities, statutory mandates and consequences of options for removal of child/ young person 2.4 Utilise processes to monitor and evaluate participation by significant others in voluntary programs 2.5 Negotiate care placements for clients with relevant agencies and significant others where instigated 2.6 Assess cultural implications for use of range of options and incorporate in planning and negotiation with client and significant others |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
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: Statutory framework and responsibilities Indicators of risk situations Options for resolving risk situations Cultural environment related to service delivery Options for development and training of carers and significant others Relevant child protection theories |
Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Implement legal requirements Assess client needs Resolve 'at risk' situations 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: Make decisions based on complex information Demonstrate application of skills in: conflict resolution and negotiation high level communication skills dealing with specific communities in own work area |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency: | The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills This unit of competence will be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions Consistency in performance should be demonstrated across the range of situations for coordinating work integrating statutory requirements and responsibilities |
Access and equity considerations: | All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities |
Context of and specific resources for assessment: | This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged Resources required for assessment of this unit include access to an appropriate workplace or an environment capable of accurately simulating the workplace for assessment purposes |
Method of assessment: | In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons |
Range Statement
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. | |
The contexts for options being identified, negotiated, and assessing care and protection for people in situations of specific need include: | Significant others/clients home Case conference |
Identifying, negotiating and assessing of care and protection for people in situations of specific need will be carried out within requirements established by: | Commonwealth, and state legislation International conventions relating to the rights of children and young persons Organisation policy and procedures Relevant program standards |
Level of risk is assessed: | Taking into consideration a range of information, observations, interviews and assessing these against established criteria for different categories of risk |
Categories of risk include: | Neglect Emotional abuse Physical abuse Sexual abuse |
Cultural implications include: | Indigenous kinship, extended family considerations Ethnic family dynamics Intra and inter family dynamics |
Agreed outcome: | Agreement by significant others/child/young person on action required that will overcome protective concerns Identified agreed goals, objectives, tasks, responsibilities, timelines, arrangements for supervision, monitoring and review, placement and/or support services |
Voluntary programs for significant others include: | Parenting skills Financial management Counselling or therapy |
Negotiate care placementsmay include: | Contacting care agency Transporting client to placement Developing a case plan that includes access arrangements |
Removal may include: | Preparing documentation for court processes Obtaining a decision from a court process Use of communication techniques: active listening, reflective, summarising question and statements, gaining agreement on actions Action planning Setting of boundaries for roles and actions Demonstration of empathy and rapport building Age appropriate language and questioning techniques Conflict resolution Managing grief and change processes Working with adolescents |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Licensing Information
Not Applicable