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Work within a child inclusive framework

Work within a child inclusive framework

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCFAM008
State Code
AWA94
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
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather and analyse information about the child, engage the child in assessment interviews, and formulate and communicate the child’s perspective. It goes beyond child-focused practice to include direct and comprehensive interactions with the childThis unit applies to child consultants working in highly complex situations in the context of family relationship work and family law.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. Engage with parents to gather developmental history
  • 1.1 Analyse existing information about the context for the child inclusive process and consult with professional colleagues
  • 1.2 Engage parents/carers in establishing trust and confidence in the child consultant’s role using communication and facilitation skills
  • 1.3 Take and document an appropriate history about the child in relation to the presenting concern
2. Engage children and young people in assessment interviews
  • 2.1 Use verbal, non-verbal and projective interview methods to gain an understanding of child needs and views
  • 2.2 Explain role and boundaries of self as child consultant role to children
  • 2.3 Explain and familiarise children with organisation processes that affect them directly
3. Formulate the child’s material into a working knowledge of their needs and experiences
  • 3.1 Analyse information and reach substantiated clinical understanding of the child’s experience of conflict and separation issues, weighed by their developmental level and other salient factors in the case
  • 3.2 Formulate content and process material from the child, including documentation requirements as required by the organisation
  • 3.3 Consider how best to communicate findings to the parents or adult parties responsible for the child
4. Communicate needs, rights and interests of children and young people as expressed by them
  • 4.1 Engage significant others and assess their ability to accept child/young person opinions, views and concerns
  • 4.2 Communicate children’s and young peoples opinions, views and concerns, using their own words and expressed efforts
  • 4.3 Facilitate communication between children and/or young people and significant adults as appropriate
  • 4.4 Provide timely and sensitive feedback to significant adults
  • 4.5 Model to significant adults appropriate inclusion of children and young people needs and views in planning and decision-making
5. Ensure safety of children and young people in participation process
  • 5.1 Explain own and organisation actions for ensuring safety and minimising risk to children and young people
  • 5.2 Undertake risk and safety management of children and young people according to organisation procedures
  • 5.3 Seek feedback about safety issues from children and young people
  • 5.4 Debrief children and young people after incidents according to organisation procedures
  • 5.5 Implement support systems for children and young people that support emotional and physical safety
  • 5.6 Create and maintain a child and young person friendly environment
  • 5.7 Identify and monitor family relationship dynamics and issues
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2508 CHCFAM802B Work within a child inclusive framework Unit of competency