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Facilitate family intervention strategies

Facilitate family intervention strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCFAM009
State Code
AWA93
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
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the needs of families at a community level, support the delivery of appropriate services and monitor their effectiveness.This unit applies to individuals working in family intervention and support roles. They contribute to the development of policies and procedure at an organisational level.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. Assess needs of families in the community
  • 1.1 Identify and reflect on social and cultural perspectives in the community and their impact on the assessment process
  • 1.2 Identify and use assessment tools to obtain information about the needs of families within a specific community
  • 1.3 Ensure assessment processes respond to the social and cultural diversity within the community
  • 1.4 Apply the family law framework as an integrated part of family services provision
  • 1.5 Identify and collaborate with networksto inform assessment of family needs in the community
2. Facilitate delivery of family inclusive services
  • 2.1 Use research to inform response to community needs for early family intervention
  • 2.2 Contribute to the development and documentation of policies and procedures for family intervention and support based on research and collaboration with others
  • 2.3 Ensure the process of service delivery aims to increase active and positive participation of families in the community and is strengths-based
  • 2.4 Integrate support for educational services to facilitate sound parenting practices and other family skills
  • 2.5 Determine and document how service provision will be evaluated
3. Review and monitor practice
  • 3.1 Use agreed mechanisms to monitor approaches to family support service delivery and programs
  • 3.2 Use reflection and collaboration to assess potential changes
  • 3.3 Adjust programs and procedures to incorporate changes in collaboration with colleagues
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2330 CHCCS404B Facilitate family intervention strategies Unit of competency