Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Identify goals of assessment and conduct assessment according to established criteria to meet identified goals Draw on relevant models, policies, and procedures to identify appropriate interventions Determine the level of risk using established criteria and recommend appropriate action Interpret statutory mandates and balance statutory power, rights of the client and significant others Establish rapport/working relationship with client Demonstrate application of skills in: identification of problems and issues information collection and planning procedures participative case planning appropriate use of supervision and consultation monitor the impact of own values and beliefs In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to: Interpret policies, procedures, standards and statutory obligations Use communication techniques such as; active listening, reflection, summarising, questions and statements, gaining agreement on actions and explaining outcomes Use solution focused interviewing techniques to interview and engage children, young people and their families in communication exchange Effectively and impartially collect and analyse information according to risk assessment frameworks or models Articulate rationale for decision-making Interpret legalese into language understood by client and significant others Set boundaries for roles and actions Demonstrate empathy and rapport building Use age appropriate language and questioning techniques Utilise conflict resolution skills Manage grief and change processes Engage and establish a professional relationship with children and young people Monitor own level of stress and implement stress management strategies to demonstrate effective self management under stressful situations Work appropriately with cross cultural issues and address issues of cultural significance Prepare court reports, including effective use of relevant information technology in line with work health and safety (WHS) guidelines Present factual, non-emotive information succinctly Engage children, young people and their families in communication exchange Use age/developmental appropriate language Interview for the purposes of gathering information and analyse information gathered Exercise professional judgement Demonstrate effective and impartial collection and analysis of evidence capacity to make informed decision under pressure |