Empowerment in Action: Mastering Strengths-Based Skills Development

Welcome to "Empowerment in Action: Mastering Strengths-Based Skills Development"!

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to support ongoing development using a strengths-based approach. You'll learn how to observe and assess skills respectfully, engage individuals in their own development plans, and utilise their strengths to foster growth and independence. Whether you're a support worker, caregiver, or community service professional, this course will enhance your ability to contribute positively to the lives of those you support.

Enrol now and join us to transform your approach to skills development!

Course Modules

    1. What will you learn in this course?

    2. Please take this short survey before you proceed!

    3. Important Note!

    1. 2.1.0 Observe The Person with Disability's Skills and Competencies in a Manner That Respects Their Rights and Upholds Their Dignity

    2. 2.1 Key Principles Of Strengths-based Approaches To Skills Development

    3. 2.1.1 Human Rights Framework Of Service

    4. 2.1.2 The Impact Of Social Devaluation on a Person's Quality of Life

    5. 2.1.3 Competency and Image Enhancement as a Means Of Addressing Devaluation

    6. 2.1.4 Practices that Focus on the Person and Person-centred Practices

    7. 2.1.5 Observing Skills and Competencies

    8. 2.1.6 Rights, Roles and Responsibilities

    9. 2.1.7 Employee Rights and Responsibilities

    10. 2.1.8 Rights and Responsibilities of Clients

    11. 2.1.9 Respecting Rights and Dignity

    12. 2.1.10 Discrimination

    13. 2.1.11 Consulting the Person or their Advocate

    14. 2.1.12 Upholding the Person’s Dignity

    15. 2.1.13 Dignity of Risk

    16. 2.2.0 Support the Engagement Of Family, Carer Or Others Identified by the Person in the Skills Assessment

    17. 2.2 Engaging Relevant Support

    18. 2.3.0 Record All Observations Accurately And Objectively in Consultation with Supervisor, Using Terms that can be Clearly Understood.

    19. 2.3.1 Observing Set Tasks

    20. 2.3.2 Recording Observations

    21. 2.3.3 The Importance of Accuracy and Objectivity

    22. 2.4.0 Provide Feedback to Supervisor About Changes in the Person's Demonstration of Skills in Different Environments and Changes in the Person's Status Likely to Impact on Skills Development

    23. 2.4.1 Changes to Status

    1. 3.1.0 Interpret Skills Development Strategies Identified in the Individualised Plan

    2. 3.1.1 Skills Development Strategies

    3. 3.1.2 Providing Support and Focusing on Strengths

    4. 3.1.3 The Social Model of Disability

    5. 3.1.4 Work with the Person with Disability to Identify Skills and Plan for Skills Development

    6. 3.1.5 Planning for Skill Development for Persons with Disabilities can Yield Numerous Benefits

    7. 3.2.0 Work with the Person to Identify Personal Strengths and Goals for Ongoing Skill Development

    8. 3.2.1 Identifying Skills and Strengths

    9. 3.2.2 Different Approaches to Identifying Strengths

    10. 3.2.3 The Client as Their Own Expert

    11. 3.3.0 Assist the Person in Identifying Resources to Complement Strengths

    12. 3.3.1 Resources to Complement Strengths

    13. 3.4.0 Provide the Person with Information, Skills and Support to Engage in Activities According to their Needs And Preferences

    14. 3.4.1 Encouraging Active Engagement

    15. 3.4.2 Matching Support to Need

    16. 3.4.3 Duty of Care

    17. 3.5.0 Support the Person to Mobilise Strengths and to Encourage Ongoing Development and Application of Skills for Personal Development

    18. 3.5.1 Encourage Support

    19. 3.5.2 Encouraging Initiative

    20. 3.6.0 Provide Constructive Feedback to the Person in a Respectful Manner That Recognises Their Rights and Upholds Their Dignity

    21. 3.6.1 Providing Feedback

    22. 3.6.2 Providing Appropriate and Constructive Information

    23. 3.7.0 Acknowledge and Discuss Difficulties Identified in Implementing Skills Development Activities with the Person and Others

    24. 3.7.1 Skills Development Activities

    25. 3.7.2 Difficulties in Implementing the Skills Development Plan

    26. 3.8.0 Monitor Strategies to Determine Effectiveness and Level of Engagement in Activities in Consultation with Supervisor

    27. 3.8.1 Monitoring Level of Engagement in Living Activities

    28. 3.8.2 Monitoring and Reviewing

    1. 4.1.0 Provide Encouragement in Real-life Situations That Can Act as Potential, Informal or Incidental Learning Opportunities

    2. 4.1.1 Incidental and Informal Learning

    3. 4.1.2 The Impact of Incidental and Informal Learning

    4. 4.1.2 Incidental and Informal Learning Opportunities

    5. 4.1.3 These Rules and Ways Might Control Informal Learning

    6. 4.2.0 Use Positive Approaches and Strategies to Promote Enjoyment and Maximise Engagement

    7. 4.2.1 Strategies and Opportunities to Maximise Engagement

    8. 4.2.2 Strategies and Opportunities to Maximise Engagement

    9. 4.3.0 Adapt Support in Consultation with the Person, their Chosen Support People and Supervisor, to Maximise Independence and Experiential Learning

    10. 4.3.1 Adapting Support

    1. Overview: Complete Reports According to Organisational Policies and Procedures

    2. 5.1.0 Complete, Maintain and Store Documentation According to Organisational Policies and Procedures

    3. 5.1.1 Complying with Organisational Reporting Requirements

    4. 5.1.2 Maintenance of Documentation

    5. 5.1.3 Legal Requirements

    6. 5.2.0 Comply with the Person's Right to Access their Records

    7. 5.2.1 Accessing and Providing Records

    8. 5.2.2 Grounds for Refusing Access

    1. Lets check your understanding of this course

    2. Quiz

    3. Final Survey Questions

    4. More resources

Course details

  • $47.00
  • 76 lessons
  • Online Self-Paced
  • Awarded with Certificate of Completion

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Natasha is a seasoned support worker, trainer, and instructional designer, dedicated to creating impactful training solutions. Her experience across various roles has enabled her to develop transformational training products for face-to-face, blended, and online delivery.

Natasha's philosophy is that training should transcend checkbox exercises, ensuring that participants are better skilled, more informed, and more capable. She strongly values the often-underappreciated role of a Support Worker, believing that when performed excellently, it elevates society as a whole.

Natasha's extensive qualifications include Diplomas in Community Services and Mental Health, as well as a Skill Set Qualification in Alcohol and Other Drugs. Additionally, she holds a Diploma in Training and Assessment (TAE) and an Advanced Diploma in Business, and she is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Psychological Science.

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