Course Title: Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: HWSS6073C
Course Title: Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5360 - Diploma of Financial Counselling
Course Contact: Jo Wallwork
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3983
Course Contact Email: mary-josephine.wallwork@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 85
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None.
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to work with people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, including women and children experiencing family violence.
This course is clustered with three (3) other courses:
- CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCSOH001 Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
Element: |
E1. Address issues associated with people who are experiencing homelessness or risk of becoming homeless |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Be aware of own personal values and attitudes regarding homelessness and take these into account when planning and implementing work activities 1.2 Identify barriers in accessing safe, secure housing for people in specific circumstances experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless 1.3 Where appropriate, ensure opportunities are provided for the person to participate in service planning and support activities 1.4 Assess the personal safety of those experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, including young homeless to ensure they are not in an unsafe situation and report and refer appropriately 1.5 Assess issues impacting on the person’s homelessness risk or situation and modify the approach to service delivery 1.6 Work with the person to identify and discuss potential solutions to complex issues raised, including referral to appropriate services and personnel 1.7 Provide advice and assistance on housing options |
Element: |
E2. Support and advocate for people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Advocate and negotiate for services in conjunction with the person and according to the person’s needs 2.2 Support the person to advocate and/or negotiate on their own behalf and to deal with discrimination 2.3 Negotiate and create access pathways to support services and the full range of social and private housing providers 2.4 Use a range of advocacy techniques that take into account differing cultural backgrounds, are age appropriate and gender sensitive 2.5 Advocate within the community to facilitate addressing issues on behalf of people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. By applying these skills and this knowledge you will be have a good understanding of the housing issues that face your clients, including how the system of housing has developed in Australia, the legal and ethical implications of homelessness, and services and outreach programs available for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Details of Learning Activities
In-class activities:
- Industry speakers
- teacher directed group activities
- peer teaching
- group discussion
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
Out-of-class activities:
- independent project based work
- online and other research
- independent study
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources. | |||
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Assessment due |
Units of competency addressed |
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How are people classified as homeless?’ Who are the homeless? Why are they homeless? To challenge social attitudes and personal values regarding homelessness.
And examining the theory of Maslow and how this relates to housing and homelessness in Australia.
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Assessment 1: 28 April 2016 Assessment 2: 17 May 2016 Assessment 3: 17 May 2016 |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through:
- Group work
- The application of practical skills and knowledge in a case study scenario
- Researching service provision in the housing sector
Assessment Tasks
This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment.
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher when you have completed the assessment tasks.
You should refer to the assessment plan which is available on Blackboard for details of each assessment task and for detailed assessment criteria.
Assessment Task 1: Group Oral Presentation – Case Study
Due date: 28 April 2016
Assessment Task 2: Research Project
Due date: 17 May 2016
Assessment Task 3:Case Study – Short answer responses
Due date: 17 May 2016
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
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