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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Elements define the essential outcomes
  2. Determine and recommend child protection orders
  3. Apply for orders
  4. Prepare for, and appear in court
  5. Implement and supervise orders

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit in the workplace

applied for and implemented child protection orders for at least 5 different children, including:

recommending court orders based on a critical analysis of information and assessment that includes the child views and wishes

documenting the application according to legal requirements

articulating substantiated rationale for judgements and decisions

coordinated court processes, including the following:

setting date and time for court mention

lodging and serving court paperwork

completing affidavit of service

completing court paperwork in accordance with legislation and court timeframes

providing affidavit material that contains evidence and clear rationale for why the child is in need of protection

communicated effectively with both adults and children at all stages of the process, using strengths-based approaches and the following skills:

listening and understanding

speaking clearly and directly

negotiating responsively

persuading effectively

being appropriately assertive

empathising

using age appropriate language

using neutral language

represented the organisation in court on at least 2 occasions

collaborated with both internal and external colleagues and specialist practitioners.


Knowledge Evidence

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 for child protection order process, and how these are applied in organisations and individual practice:

children in the workplace and child focused practice, including issues for children in dealing with the legal system

codes of conduct

discrimination

duty of care

human rights

mandatory reporting

practitioner/client boundaries

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

policy frameworks

records management

rights and responsibilities of workers, employers and clients

specific legislative frameworks that apply to application for orders, including:

roles and responsibilities of key bodies within the child protection system including their powers, orders and processes

legal options available to children and families

child protection

witness legislation

bail conditions to protect children

role of the independent child lawyer in the Family Court jurisdictions

criminal injuries compensation

orders under domestic violence legislation

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations

work health and safety

factors and complexities that contribute to decision making about child protection

types of orders that apply in different situations and rationale for their use

the role of collaboration in child protection work, its importance, and the implications of lack of collaboration

methods of critical analysis, and how these are applied in the context of making decisions about child protection orders

court and legal processes, including the requirement for:

setting date and time for court mention

lodging and serving court paperwork

completing affidavit of service

completing court paperwork in accordance with legislation and court timeframes

requirements for affidavit material to contain evidence and clear assessment of why the child is in need of protection

examination, cross-examination, re-examination

techniques for developing a clear and substantiated rationale for decisions made in written materials

context for, and features of forward plans, including re-unification, permanency planning:

when they are appropriate/not appropriate

challenges for and how to respond

how they can be formulated and progressed

legal processes required.