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 Relevant legislation relating to disability issues Relevant specific culture and language used by people with disabilities Working with families and family systems Understanding different client requirements according to different disabilities Networks in the disability sector Consumer needs and rights including duty of care Principles of empowermentdisempowerment in relation to people with disabilities Principles of access and equity Current issues facing clients and existing services for addressing needs and rights Principles and practices of confidentiality Working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Working with people at risk of selfharm Organisation policies practices and programs relating to the work role Organisation occupational health and safety policies and procedures Organisation philosophy and guidelines Rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities Understanding of stereotypes of people with disabilities Available client services Awareness of own attitudes to people with disabilities Awareness of discriminatory actions Common risks to safety Depending on the work role or services provided specific knowledge of particular groups or issues may be requiredSee additional information for assessors regarding the following Depending on the work role or services provided, specific knowledge of particular groups or issues may be required See additional information for assessors regarding the following: alcohol and other drugs AOD abuse cultural and linguistic diversity risk of selfharm women men community education Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people mental health |