Course Title: Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: HWSS8163C

Course Title: Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs

Important Information:

This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;

CHCCSM013- Facilitate and review case management

CHCYTH024-Manage service response to young people in crisis

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5428 - Diploma of Youth Work

Course Contact: Joseph Osimobi

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1432

Course Contact Email: joseph.osimobi@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 55

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

You must be at least 18 years of age by the commencement date of the program

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. but there are-

Academic Entry Requirements

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent)

OR

At least 6 months’ full time work experience in any field (or part-time equivalent)

Course Description

In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to monitor and upgrade organisational approaches to support young people with complex needs. This unit applies to community services work in a range of contexts.

There is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component so you are required to finish the work placements


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCYTH017 Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs

Element:

1. Identify support programs for young people.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Assess specific needs of the young person and match to existing and available programs. 1.2. Employ communication and engagement techniques to address young person's specific needs. 1.3. Consult with community organisations to identify available support programs that meet the specific needs of young people. 1.4. Source and interpret program information to determine the content, purpose and access protocols of existing programs. 1.5. Provide relevant information to the young person.

Element:

2. Ensure that young people receive trauma informed services.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Identify indicators of trauma and identify and offer services that respond to the impacts of trauma according to the young person's needs. 2.2. Prepare young person to minimise effects of aggressive and abusive behaviour when engaging with services. 2.3. Employ approaches and language to enable a young person to express their ideas in ways that meet their needs. 2.4. Offer to advocate for the young person when they are unable to engage with the service.

Element:

3. Liaise with other services and organisations.

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Design and implement referral systems and procedures to ensure specific needs of young people can be addressed. 3.2. Identify and access support facilities required to optimise the young person's access to specialist services. 3.3. Ensure individual support and advocacy services provided reflect organisational policies and procedures and respect the young person's rights and cultural needs. 3.4. Consult with relevant professionals and service providers to ensure broad and comprehensive service delivery for young people.

Element:

4. Monitor and upgrade support provided by the organisation.

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Regularly review information and services provided to young people to assess continuing relevance and effectiveness. 4.2. Hold debriefing meetings with workers for the purposes of counselling, identifying training needs and evaluating service delivery for young people. 4.3. Identify problems experienced by staff and assess and adjust delivery. 4.4. Provide support and supervision to other workers as required in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 4.5. Arrange regular debriefings with associated organisations and service providers. 4.6. Produce and provide reports in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. Foundation Skills


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to monitor and upgrade organisational approaches to support young people with complex needs.


Details of Learning Activities

This course will have face to face on campus sessions

In-class activities:

  • Teacher directed classroom learning activities
  • teacher directed group activities/projects
  • group discussion
  • class activities to review discussions/lectures
  • role play
  • Guest Speakers

Out-of-class activities:

  • independent assessment -based work,
  • Reading and research
  • independent study
  • Placement


Teaching Schedule

Semester 1

Weeks

Topic

Assessment Due

Week 9

Topic 1: Case Management

· Introduction to case management

· Case management approaches

· Behavior change models

· Trauma informed practice

· Communication skills

Placement support

Week 10

Topic 2: Working with young people in crisis

· Crisis intervention and crisis intervention methods

· Factors contributing to crisis

· Impact of crisis on young people and support networks

· Introduce assessment Task 1 &2

Learning Activity

Week 11

Topic 3: Case management process

· Intake assessment

· Case Notes

· Case plan and Goal setting

· Referral process and frame works

Prepare for assessment Task 1

Week 12

Assessment Task 1 Roleplays- Students need to complete three roleplays and complete all the documents

Week 13

Assessment Task 1 Role play continues

Week 14

Assessment Task 1 Role play continues

Assessment Task 1

Week 15

Topic 4 Review of case management plan

· Case plan changes

· Documentation

Discuss Assessment Task 2

Week 16

Assessment Task 2 Roleplays- Students need to complete three roleplays and complete all the documents

Week 17

Assessment Task 2 Role play continues

Week 18

Assessment Task 2 Role play continues

Assessment Task 2

Semester 2

Week 1

Topic 5: Crisis Framework

· Organisational polices

· Crisis management

· Dealing with aggressive and abusive clients

· Debriefing

· Documentation

· Placement support

Week 2

Topic 6: Case closure

· Case closure process

· Introduce Assessment Task 3

· Placement support

Week 3

Complete Assessment Task 3 in class

Assessment Task 3

Week 4

Topic 7: Crisis framework for youth events

· Crisis response plan for youth events

· Resources for staff and young people

· Communication

Week 5

Topic 8: Filling the Gaps

· Case management with diverse populations

· UN Convention of the rights of children

  • Adverse childhood experiences and dissociative responses
  • Self-advocacy
  • Reflective practices

Week 6

Discuss and support Assessment task 4

Week 7

Discuss and support Assessment Task 5

Assessment Task 4

Week 8

Placement support

Week 9

Placement support

Assessment Task 5

Week 10

Placement reflections, support with Resubmissions


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;

CHCCSM013- Facilitate and review case management

Students are given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Equitable Learning Unit if you would like to find out more (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services)

A student charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams


Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.

Assessment Task 1: Role play intake and case planning

Assessment Task 2: Role Play- Monitoring and Review

Assessment Task 3: Case closure

Assessment Task 4: Knowledge Questions

Assessment Task 5: Placement observation, reflection and logbook

in this course your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a workplace context.

As part of this course, you are required to undertake 200 hours of placement supervised learning/assessment in your chosen industry area, gaining invaluable experience and industry contacts.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.

The assessment Rubric is Available in Canvas.

Other Information

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully

Placement

To commence your placement which is a mandatory requirement for this course, you need a current working with children check and police check

information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:

If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.

Special consideration:

If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this applicationplease visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsiderationor speak to your Program Coordinator.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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