Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop program parameters
- Analyse issues of wide community concern to develop an agency position and to ascertain the need for new program /s
- Undertake appropriate work to ascertain support, capacity for a coordinated effort and factors which will effect provision of services
- Undertake research to identify key people, issues to be addressed, possible strategies and options for action
- Undertake appropriate planning and liaison including developing concept plans in consultation with relevant communities and stakeholders
- Design programs with the community
- Develop a program plan which reflects identified parameters and incorporates an evaluation of a range of program options
- Undertake consultation to determine preferred program options particularly in areas of high need or with targeted communities
- Seek help from participating agencies for implementation arrangements
- Identify and seek resources
- Implement programs
- Where appropriate, conduct and evaluate pilots and make adjustments to ensure the program achieves its objectives
- Implement programs in accordance with the development plan
- Develop and implement promotion and marketing strategies
- Develop and maintain systems and resources for administrative support of community programs
- Encourage target group to participate fully in the program
- Evaluate programs