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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
CHCPRT011
State Code
WG812
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/01/2014
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
31/01/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This 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.This unit applies to a range of child protection occupations in government and non-government organisations where assessment of children at risk is a critical part of the job role.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
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 issues to be addressed in response to the 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 reference appropriate interagency frameworks and protocols
  • 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 Use child protection frameworks to select and agree to the strategy for the investigation
  • 2.2 Plan and support the implementation of practical arrangements
  • 2.3 Implement the strategy that best meets the needs of the child and secures the safety and wellbeing of the child
  • 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 communication between agencies for monitoring and review of strategy during and following action
  • 3.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of the investigation and strategy, with reference to all agencies involved
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2692 CHCPROT430A Develop and implement a multi agency investigation and child risk assessment strategy Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEK69 CHCPRT035 Develop and implement a multi-agency investigation and child risk assessment strategy Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J596 CHC50313 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention Qualification