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Provide intervention support to families

Provide intervention support to families

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCFAM010
State Code
AWA92
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work collaboratively with individual families to identify issues that require early intervention for reducing risk and to assist them develop the capacity for increased effectiveness as a family unit.This unit applies to individuals working in family intervention and support roles under the general guidance of more senior professional colleagues.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. Structure access and interaction with the family
  • 1.1 Review client information and establish context for potential intervention
  • 1.2 Establish rapport and work collaboratively with the family to negotiate access to individuals and the family unit
  • 1.3 Model respectful communication and show respect for all family members
  • 1.4 Identify and respond promptly to situations where safety to family members or self exists
  • 1.5 Structure interaction to provide opportunities for family members to participate in decision-making
2. Identify constraints/barriers to family effectiveness
  • 2.1 Observe and discuss family interactions and interactions within the community
  • 2.2 Use communication skills to explore current sources of difficulty or stress and how these are managed with the family
  • 2.3 Review information gathered and the potential options for action
  • 2.4 Seek professional opinions from relevant stakeholders when analysing presenting issues
  • 2.5 Document information according to organisation requirements
3. Identify options with family members
  • 3.1 Identify and agreed key areas where changes are required in collaboration with family members
  • 3.2 Develop a plan of action with the family to implement agreed options for change
  • 3.3 Explore with the family factors that could influence their preference and ability to achieve a course of action/change
  • 3.4 Discuss and document agreed actions for change and confirm with supervising professionals
4. Support agreed actions
  • 4.1 Identify resources to assist the family, and support access
  • 4.2 Brief professional support on family’s issues and options within case management framework
  • 4.3 Refer the family/individual family member to professionals who will participate in implementing the action plan
  • 4.4 Provide ongoing support in areas that are within scope of own job role
  • 4.5 Review progress of any intervention within the case management framework and adjust approaches as required in collaboration with others
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2706 CHCRF402B Provide intervention support to children and families Unit of competency