Assessor Resource

CHCCS404B
Facilitate family intervention strategies

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit may apply in a range of community service contexts

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to facilitate a broad range of programs to meet the needs of families within a specific community

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

This unit contains Employability Skills




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Assessment may take place during a training workshop or in the workplace, depending on the mode of delivery

Method of assessment:

Assessment should include a combination of methods such as:

Observation and listening

Individual/group discussion

Discussion of participants' self-assessment and evaluation

Assessment of written exercises, displays and presentations


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required 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 knowledge of:

Models of family intervention theory and practice

Family intervention strategies, scope and process

The wider physical, social, community and cultural environment within which the client lives

Needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families

Cultural and linguistic diversity within a specific community

Options to support behaviour change

Community capacity building and community development

Referral resources

Importance of confidentiality and privacy

Organisation policies and procedures for record-keeping and security

Workplace code of conduct or code of practice

Occupational health and safety guidelines

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Undertake, implement and evaluate an assessment of family need

Demonstrate interpersonal communication, including ability to listen, observe, speak and behave in a respectful and sensitive manner:

it is necessary for the worker's manner to be non-judgemental and non-confrontational

this ability is crucial as the health information shared may be confronting to the client

language used may be English or a community language depending on the client and worker

Screen and assess client needs

Demonstrate facilitation and negotiation to the level required to achieve change in the community

Apply literacy competence required to satisfy record-keeping and referral requirements

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Assess family's level of need includes:

Range of possible assessment methods
(e.g. interviews)

Ethical issues in assessment (e.g. confidentiality)

Identifying 'needs'

Recognising diversity within a community in relation to needs

Networks may include:

Development of networks relevant to a particular community

Referral networks

Consultation mechanisms

Needs of families include:

Range and scope of 'parenting skills'

Factors which promote/inhibit parenting skills

Cultural differences in parenting

Impact of gender expectations

Psychosocial developmental needs of children

Crisis support includes:

Crisis intervention methods

Community resources

Prioritising needs

Utilising family strengths to resolve crises

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Assess family's level of need having regard to broad social and cultural perspectives in the area 
Ensure assessment includes criteria relevant to needs of culturally and linguistically diverse families, Aboriginal families and families from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds 
Apply the family law framework as an integrated part of family 
Utilise appropriate assessment tools to obtain information about the needs of families within a specific community 
Consult industry networks to inform assessment of the needs of families in the community 
Ensure demographic research informs response to community needs for early family intervention 
Develop and implement organisation guidelines containing current polices for early family intervention and crisis support 
Provide educational services to facilitate sound parenting practices 
Ensure the process of service delivery aims to increase active and positive participation of families in the community 
Monitor approaches to family support service delivery and programs and adjust procedures to ensure ongoing effectiveness 
Ensure programs and procedures incorporate changes to address consumer and other feedback 

Forms

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