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Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs

Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPRT034
State Code
OEK72
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
75
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to recognise indicators of trauma in children and young people of different ages and at different stages, and to identify their needs and those of their families and carers.This unit applies to those working with children and young people, in particular in contexts involving child protection, family services, and child and youth placement and support.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. Seek information from families, carers, significant others and professionals.
  • 1.1. Identify sources of information about the child or young person.
  • 1.2. Gather accurate information about the child or young person’s developmental history, and the child-rearing practices and values of the cultural group to which the child or young person belongs.
  • 1.3. Interpret and analyse gathered information to determine impact of culture, family, home and community on the developmental history of the child or young person.
  • 1.4. Document detailed summary of developmental history and analysis.
2. Identify developmental issues.
  • 2.1. Review child or young person’s developmental trends impacting on current behaviours.
  • 2.2. Recognise variations in normal development in the child or young person.
  • 2.3. Identify indicators how developmental delays and attachment disorder may have impacted on the developmental progress of the child or young person.
  • 2.4. Recognise issues associated with child or young person’s behaviours that indicate lack of attachment.
  • 2.5. Recognise behaviours of child or young person that indicate lack of personal safety skills.
3. Identify indicators of trauma in children and young people.
  • 3.1. Access and accurately interpret available current information to maintain knowledge of the indicators of trauma.
  • 3.2. Assess vulnerability of child or young person as a consequence of violence, abuse and neglect.
  • 3.3. Identify extent of child or young person’s positive experiences of stable, sensitive, loving and stimulating relationships and environments.
  • 3.4. Clarify extent and duration of trauma.
  • 3.5. Develop strategies to ensure that interventions do not exacerbate child or young person’s trauma.
4. Provide support to families impacted by trauma and violence.
  • 4.1. Encourage families and carers to seek and accept support to manage their own emotional responses.
  • 4.2. Listen calmly to information provided by child or young person and their families and carers and provide reassurance in line with the situation and child or young person’s age and stage of development.
  • 4.3. Encourage child or young person to talk about all aspects of the traumatic experience and its aftermath, as an open, accepting and reassuring listener.
  • 4.4. Monitor developmental and educational progress of child or young person in line with their developmental stage and needs, and within requirements of own work role.
  • 4.5. Implement actions to reduce the future likelihood of recurring trauma.
  • 4.6. Report situations of potential trauma in line with organisational policies and procedures, legislation and work role.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG811 CHCPRT010 Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs Unit of competency