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Develop and implement a multi agency investigation and child risk assessment strategy

Develop and implement a multi agency investigation and child risk assessment strategy

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPROT430A
State Code
D2692
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/09/2009
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
24/09/2009
Nominal Hours
60
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a multi agency investigation and assessment strategy in response to an allegation of child abuse and neglect
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify appropriate strategies for investigation and assessment
  • 1.1 Identify key agencies and personnel to be involved in investigation and assessment
  • 1.2 Consult with each agency and individual practitioners to define roles and responsibilities
  • 1.3 Collect and share relevant agency information
  • 1.4 Assess and clarify range of issues to be addressed that relate to meeting individual child's identified needs
  • 1.5 Identify and respond appropriately to specific client characteristics including cultural, family and community issues
  • 1.6 Liaise and consult with other agencies and personnel within organisation and interagency frameworks
  • 1.7 Identify and assess potential risks to child, family and others
  • 1.8 Assess and evaluate a range of intervention options according to the needs of the child and situation
2. Select and implement the strategy
  • 2.1 Evaluate the choice of strategy against key principles of child protection work
  • 2.2 Implement the strategy that best meets the needs of the child and secures the safety and well being of the child
  • 2.3 Plan and support the implementation of practical arrangements
  • 2.4 Facilitate and support appropriate referrals as required
  • 2.5 Record actions for strategy implementation according to organisation and interagency framework
3. Monitor and review the strategy
  • 3.1 Define negotiable and non negotiable aspects of the response strategy and implement processes to ensure these are maintained and monitored
  • 3.2 Revise strategy in response to new information and changing circumstances
  • 3.3 Manage and communicate between agencies in relation to monitoring and review of strategy during and following action
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG812 CHCPRT011 Develop and implement a multi-agency investigation and child risk assessment strategy Unit of competency
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