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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
CHCPRT035
State Code
OEK69
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
03/07/2023
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a multi-agency investigation and child risk 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 or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify strategies for investigation and child risk assessment.
  • 1.1. Identify key agencies and personnel to be involved in investigation and child risk assessment.
  • 1.2. Consult with each agency and individual practitioners to define roles and responsibilities.
  • 1.3. Collect and share relevant agency information and comply with legislative and privacy regulations regarding sharing of 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 child’s specific characteristics including cultural, family and community issues.
  • 1.6. Liaise and consult with other agencies and personnel within organisation and reference interagency frameworks and protocols.
  • 1.7. Identify and assess potential risks to child, family and others.
  • 1.8. Assess and evaluate intervention options according to the needs of the child and situation.
2. Select and implement the investigation and child risk 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 investigation and child risk strategy that best meets the needs of the child and secures the safety and wellbeing of the child.
  • 2.4. Facilitate and support referrals as required for the investigation and assessment.
  • 2.5. Record actions for investigation and child risk strategy implementation according to organisation and interagency framework.
3. Monitor and review the investigation and child risk strategy.
  • 3.1. Revise investigation and child risk strategy in response to new information and changing circumstances.
  • 3.2. Manage communication between agencies for monitoring and review of investigation and child risk strategy during and following action.
  • 3.3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the investigation and child risk strategy, with reference to all agencies involved.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG812 CHCPRT011 Develop and implement a multi-agency investigation and child risk assessment strategy Unit of competency