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The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential
knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) for workers in family intervention, and how these are applied in organisations and individual practice:• codes of conduct• discrimination• duty of care• human rights• mandatory reporting• privacy, confidentiality and disclosure and limitations• records management and reporting• rights and responsibilities of workers and employers• specific legislation that impacts policies and procedures for family intervention, including the main features of:o child protection legislationo family lawo domestic and family violence laws• work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations, including role of support worker and professional staff• work health and safety, including risk management, safety planning and crisis/emergency proceduresindicators of the following issues, and how to respond within scope of own job role, and the types of strategies and interventions used, including for:• alcohol and other drugs• child abuse• conflict management• domestic and family violence• household management challenges• mental health• parenting difficulties• problem gambling• stressmodels of family intervention theory and practice including family structures and dynamicsbehaviour change models/practices and options to support behaviour changecase management processescommunication techniques and their appropriateness in different situations, including:• active listening and questioning• speaking clearly and directly• rapport building• negotiating responsively• persuading effectively• being appropriately assertive• empathising• using neutral languageservices available and referral resources.