The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
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Assess capacity to provide support to a person with co-existing mental health and AOD issues
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Recognise and respond to signs indicating that a person may have co-existing mental health and AOD issues Completed |
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Identify own service provision and possible agency programs or interventions suitable for a person with dual diagnosis Completed |
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Assess the impact and nature of co-existing conditions on the person, including their social, financial and legal status Completed |
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Work with the person to understand their readiness, motivation, priorities and goals for recovery in relation to both their mental health and alcohol and other drug issues Completed |
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Research or consult with specialist services, as needed, to gather additional specific information about the relevant AOD substances and their interactions or possible impacts on someone with mental health issues Completed |
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Work collaboratively to provide support services to address co-existing issues
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Build an effective working relationship with the person Completed |
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Discuss with the person their existing services and supports, and their perspective on collaboration or coordination across services Completed |
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Gather and review information on available service options and approaches with the person Completed |
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Support person to make informed decisions about approaches, including resources and services Completed |
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Develop and document a plan with the person that reflects choices made Completed |
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Work collaboratively with the person to facilitate the implementation of appropriate strategies, services and resources Completed |
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Facilitate links to further care
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Identify issues that are outside the scope of the service and/or the scope of the worker Completed |
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Collaboratively identify appropriate service and other support options with the person Completed |
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Support positive decision making to assist the person to make informed choices about recovery options Completed |
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Work collaboratively with the person to determine referral options, and responsibilities and consents required Completed |
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Make referrals in consultation with the person and in line with organisation protocols Completed |
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Follow up and evaluate referrals to ensure they have been effective Completed |
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Collaborate with the person to minimise risk
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Work collaboratively with the person to proactively identify potential risks to safety of person, workers and others Completed |
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Prevent risks by identifying triggers, strategies to manage risks and contingency options Completed |
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Use evidence based de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to manage conflict Completed |
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Identify emergency situations and seek immediate assistance Completed |
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Comply with laws, relevant ethical guidelines and policy requirements that affect duty of care and dignity of risk Completed |
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Review and report on support provided
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Develop and maintain records of services provided, decisions made and follow up actions in collaboration with the person Completed |
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Communicate relevant information to work colleagues and other people working with the person, with the persons consent Completed |
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Reflect on own role in providing support and use learning to enhance future practice Completed |
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Seek advice, supervision and debriefing from workplace supervisor based on identified needs Completed |
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