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Facilitate family intervention strategies

Facilitate family intervention strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCS404B
State Code
D2330
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
15/07/2014
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
15/07/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to facilitate a broad range of programs to meet the needs of families within a specific community
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess needs of families in the community
  • 1.1 Assess family's level of need having regard to broad social and cultural perspectives in the area
  • 1.2 Ensure assessment includes criteria relevant to needs of culturally and linguistically diverse families, Aboriginal families and families from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
  • 1.3 Apply the family law framework as an integrated part of family
  • 1.4 Utilise appropriate assessment tools to obtain information about the needs of families within a specific community
  • 1.5 Consult industry networks to inform assessment of the needs of families in the community
2. Facilitate the delivery of a family inclusive service
  • 2.1 Ensure demographic research informs response to community needs for early family intervention
  • 2.2 Develop and implement organisation guidelines containing current polices for early family intervention and crisis support
  • 2.3 Provide educational services to facilitate sound parenting practices
  • 2.4 Ensure the process of service delivery aims to increase active and positive participation of families in the community
3. Review and monitor practice
  • 3.1 Monitor approaches to family support service delivery and programs and adjust procedures to ensure ongoing effectiveness
  • 3.2 Ensure programs and procedures incorporate changes to address consumer and other feedback
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.


Assess family's level of need includes:
Range of possible assessment methods (e.g. interviews)
Ethical issues in assessment (e.g. confidentiality)
Identifying 'needs'
Recognising diversity within a community in relation to needs


Networks may include:
Development of networks relevant to a particular community
Referral networks
Consultation mechanisms


Needs of families include:
Range and scope of 'parenting skills'
Factors which promote/inhibit parenting skills
Cultural differences in parenting
Impact of gender expectations
Psychosocial developmental needs of children


Crisis support includes:
Crisis intervention methods
Community resources
Prioritising needs
Utilising family strengths to resolve crises
EVIDENCE GUIDE

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


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:
Assessment may take place during a training workshop or in the workplace, depending on the mode of delivery


Method of assessment:
Assessment should include a combination of methods such as:
Observation and listening
Individual/group discussion
Discussion of participants' self-assessment and evaluation
Assessment of written exercises, displays and presentations
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3065 CHCCS404A Facilitate family intervention strategies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWA93 CHCFAM009 Facilitate family intervention strategies Unit of competency