Diploma of Family Intake and Support Work (CHC51808)
Description: Many organisations have a range of services to choose from and intake workers are the initial point of contact for potential clients. Workers in these roles may also provide some non-therapeutic supports, such as provision of information, initial intake, referral, advocacy, administrative tasks and participation in case planning.
The Diploma of Intake and Family Support Work is designed to provide high level communication skills, intake skills and a broad knowledge of counselling and family dispute resolution to equip intake and support workers employed in various services that provide relationship support and interventions for families. It also provides a broad knowledge of the legal and ethical framework in which they work.
Duration: 18 months
Entry Requirements: Relevant work experience in an autonomous role.
Application process includes short essay and interview
Subjects:
- Theories of Counselling
- Counselling Skills I
- Counselling Skills II
- Intake Skills
- Case Management I
- Ethics and Administration
- Working Across Cultures and Diverse Backgrounds
- Suicide Assessment and Intervention
- Domestic and Family Violence
- Understanding the Family Law Environment
- Introduction to Family Dispute Resolution
- Supervised Workplace Project
- Occupational Health and Safety
2010 Course Calendar for Diploma of Family Intake and Support Work
Please contact Kim Wilcox on 02 8830 0755 or kwilcox@ifp.nsw.edu.au for more information and to discuss your individual situation.
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