Course Title: Undertake case management in a child protection framework

National Element Code & Title:

CHCCSM007 Undertake case management in a child protection framework

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Assess the client’s needs and risks in accordance with organisation procedures

1.2 Develop written assessment plan to reflect the client’s needs

1.3 Clearly explain the worker's role and purpose to the client

1.4 Identify, assess, and prioritise information relevant to the client’s circumstances

1.5 Ensure communication with the client is of a level, type and manner appropriate to the individual and nature of the issues raised

1.6 Provide information to the client regarding the intervention process, their rights of appeal and how to use avenues for complaint

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify support and prevention strategies that promote and meet the needs of the family

2.2 Build into the case plan the client’s strengths and protective factors

2.3 Develop case plan in partnership with the client

2.4 Collect information on a range of suitable intervention strategies to address immediate, short and longer term needs of clients

2.5 Explore a full range of options for addressing the client’s needs and integrate client preferences into planning

2.6 Work collaboratively to prioritise case management goals and objectives and negotiate and agree processes with the client

2.7 Negotiate goals, actions and timelines for the case plan in concrete, specific terms

2.8 Define roles, responsibilities and accountabilities for clients, stakeholders, workers and service providers

2.9 Explore and develop contingency plans

2.10 Integrate cultural considerations into goal setting and negotiation of timelines

2.11 Establish communication, review and evaluation systems

2.12 Document case plan and distribute to all parties

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Implement practical arrangements to support clients and stakeholders

3.2 Utilise established communication processes and protocols to make referrals

3.3 Identify roles, responsibilities, outcomes and processes involved in intervention and discuss with the client and service provider

3.4 Develop contracts with external service providers and agree on time and resource constraints

3.5 Identify review activities and negotiate with the client, service providers, and significant others

3.6 Record information in a manner consistent with organisation procedures and policies

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Set up appropriate evaluation processes for ongoing implementation of the plan

4.2 Assess and document progress towards the achievement of goals with the client and service providers

4.3 Assess the need for ongoing intervention

4.4 Negotiate with relevant parties proposed actions and timelines to arise from case review

4.5 Complete all relevant reporting procedures in accordance with organisation requirements

4.6 Undertake appropriate consultation with supervisor at key decision-making points

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Convene case conference or protection meetings when they are judged to be the most effective case management decision-making strategy for the needs of the client or in line with legislative and organisation requirements

5.2 Clearly identify and explain purpose of case conference or protection meeting to clients and other stakeholders

5.3 Establish agenda that clearly outlines purpose, participants, venue, date, time and process

5.4 Identify key persons and request they attend the conference or make reporting arrangements

5.5 Undertake work to prepare the client for the case conference or protection meeting

5.6 Implement processes to ensure the client and/or family can participate in the decision-making process

5.7 Anticipate areas of conflict and facilitate resolution

5.8 Identify and respond to participant needs for interpreters and other support

5.9 Arrange attendance of delegated decision-makers

5.10 Provide information equally to all parties

5.11 Prepare case history in accordance with agency requirements

5.12 Nominate and brief a chairperson and minute taker

5.13 Identify, negotiate and record outcomes

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Identify appropriate service providers

6.2 Develop and maintain working relationships with relevant community groups

6.3 Access inter-agency protocols and guidelines and integrate into case management

6.4 Clarify the nature of advocacy and support required by the client

6.5 Explain the range of interventions and reason for referral and clarify and negotiate agreement with the client, service providers and significant others

6.6 Discuss with the client all representations made on their behalf to the service provider

6.7 Ensure all information is kept in confidence and in-line with organisation policy and legislation

6.8 Maintain links with service, client and other relevant parties and evaluate progress by achievement of goals

Performance Criteria:

7.1 Analyse achievements of case plan goals against performance indicators and document

7.2 Identify reasons for case closures

7.3 Negotiate case closure with the client and relevant agencies

7.4 Advise relevant parties in writing of decision to close case

7.5 Take into account the needs of the client throughout case closure and allow the client to reflect on past interventions

Course Schedule: Complex Case Management                                                                Semester 2: 2022

Week 1

Complex cases and case management

• Defining complex cases
• Child protection framework and system in Victoria
• Responsibilities, duty of care and risk
• Child centered practices

 Overview of all assessment tasks

Week 3

Preparing case plans with children and young people

• Conducting assessments and encouraging participation in planning
• Identifying strengths and protective factors
• Strategies, goals and interventions, taking into account cultural needs, family dynamics and the community
• Developing contingency plans and responding to crisis

Week 5

Coordinating support and services

• Implementing case plans
• Working with service providers and developing contracts
• Establishing and implementing monitoring and review processes

Coordinating and participating in case conferences

• Convening meetings and preparing participants
• Managing conflict and negotiating change
• Preparing case histories

Week 7

Undertaking case closure

• Evaluating and reflecting on outcomes
• Negotiating closure and managing handover
• Reflecting on and improving performance 

Week 9

Assessment Catch up & Unit Review

Assessment task 5 Due