Implementing Aims to understand and address the function of problematic behavioural behaviours through the use of behaviour plans. Focus on management understanding and reducing triggers for behaviour and teaches techniques skills to support the physical, emotional, educational, social, and cultural needs of the young person based on their individual strengths. Encouraging Supports young people to develop skills in emotional regulation, positive self and social awareness, problem solving, decision making and behaviours and conflict resolution. Models and encourages positive behaviours skill and skills required to successfully transition to adulthood. development Managing group Recognises differences of opinion and works toward the dynamics & resolution of group conflict. Responds to aggression with conflict strategies to maintain a safe environment and promote resolution development of self-regulation for young people. Skill building Crisis Establishes a safe environment, recognises early indicators of and supporting prevention and risk and behaviours that could lead to a crisis, and employs behaviour management effective strategies compatible with the model of care to (cont.) the situation. Cultural Recognises the importance of cultural connection and creating a competence culturally safe and welcoming environment to enhance resilience and ensuring for Aboriginal young people and those from culturally and cultural safety linguistically diverse backgrounds. Demonstrates a commitment to Aboriginal self-determination. Promoting Assists young people to achieve and maintain good physical and health and emotional health through routine health assessments (including safety dental checks, GP visits, and other screening as appropriate). Promotes physical and emotional safety, including sexual health, social-emotional wellbeing and cyber safety. Understands the Safety, health dynamics of sexual abuse and implements strategies to minimise and wellbeing the risk of sexual exploitation. Knowledge of health service systems. Supporting Understands the impact of mental health conditions, how to work mental health with people with mental health concerns, and implementation of treatment plans. Knowledge of mental health service systems. Responding to Recognises signs of drug and alcohol abuse. Appropriately substance supports and responds to young people wanting to use, bringing abuse drugs and alcohol into the residence, or being intoxicated. Knowledge of alcohol and other drug service systems. Complying with Observes professional boundaries and standards and assists ethics, others with ethical dilemmas, including duty of care, legislation, confidentiality and privacy. Maintains current knowledge of Governance, policy & relevant legislation, policy, and regulatory requirements and compliance, and procedures ensures compliance in work practices (including Child Safe professionalism Standards and the Program Requirements for Residential Care in Victoria). Understands the broader child protection and youth justice service system, and the legal issues and rights of young people in care.
Implementing behavioural management techniques Aims to understand and address the function of problematic behaviours through the use of behaviour plans. Focus on understanding and reducing triggers for behaviour and teaches skills to support the physical, emotional, educational, social, and cultural needs of the young person based on their individual strengths. Encouraging positive behaviours and skill development Supports young people to develop skills in emotional regulation, self and social awareness, problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution. Models and encourages positive behaviours and skills required to successfully transition to adulthood. Managing group dynamics & conflict resolution Recognises differences of opinion and works toward the resolution of group conflict. Responds to aggression with strategies to maintain a safe environment and promote development of self-regulation for young people. Skill building and supporting behaviour (cont.) Crisis prevention and management Establishes a safe environment, recognises early indicators of risk and behaviours that could lead to a crisis, and employs effective strategies compatible with the model of care to the situation. Safety, health and wellbeing Cultural competence and ensuring cultural safety Recognises the importance of cultural connection and creating a culturally safe and welcoming environment to enhance resilience for Aboriginal young people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Demonstrates a commitment to Aboriginal self-determination. Promoting health and safety Assists young people to achieve and maintain good physical and emotional health through routine health assessments (including dental checks, GP visits, and other screening as appropriate). Promotes physical and emotional safety, including sexual health, social-emotional wellbeing and cyber safety. Understands the dynamics of sexual abuse and implements strategies to minimise the risk of sexual exploitation. Knowledge of health service systems. Supporting mental health Understands the impact of mental health conditions, how to work with people with mental health concerns, and implementation of treatment plans. Knowledge of mental health service systems. Responding to substance abuse Recognises signs of drug and alcohol abuse. Appropriately supports and responds to young people wanting to use, bringing drugs and alcohol into the residence, or being intoxicated. Knowledge of alcohol and other drug service systems. Governance, compliance, and professionalism Complying with ethics, legislation, policy & procedures Observes professional boundaries and standards and assists others with ethical dilemmas, including duty of care, confidentiality and privacy. Maintains current knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and regulatory requirements and ensures compliance in work practices (including Child Safe Standards and the Program Requirements for Residential Care in Victoria). Understands the broader child protection and youth justice service system, and the legal issues and rights of young people in care.
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