Topic 1: Contribute to skills assessment
Historically, people whose skills are not highly regarded by the community tend to become marginalised within that community. In order for people with a disability to achieve rightful recognition, they must be given the opportunity to develop to their full potential and maintain the quality of life they desire.
Community services workers have a key role in assisting people to develop new skills and maintain their existing skills and abilities in order to live full and fruitful lives.
To achieve this, workers in community services need an understanding of the current philosophies that underpin working with people with a disability. This includes an understanding of social role valorisation, incidental learning, the importance of individual choice and the use of the person-centred approach.In this topic you will learn how to:
1A Observe the person’s skills and competencies in a manner that respects the rights of the person
1B Support engagement of family, carers or relevant other in skills assessment
1C Record observations accurately and objectively in consultation with supervisor
1D Provide feedback about changes in demonstration of skills likely to impact on skills development
