Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Family support)

Description

Work in a range of settings for youth and family intervention under broad supervision framework, focus on family support work.
This qualification covers those who work in youth and family intervention, including practise specialisations in family support. Workers under a broad supervision framework and operate within clearly defined organisation guidelines, service plans and position specifications.
These workers may include paraprofessional and recognised entities:

Carry out activities related to maintenance of a child or young person at risk, personal care and/or other activities of living
Report directly to supervisor and may at times be partially responsible for providing support to other workers
Possibly undertake higher levels of report preparation and case notes, especially in relation to supervised access visits
May provide out of home care
The Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child protection) qualification consists of 15 units including 7 compulsory and 8 elective units.

Occupational titles may include:
-Alternative care workers
-Care worker
-Case support worker
-Child protection support worker
-Children�s/ youth support worker
-Community visitors
-Cottage parent
-Direct care worker
-Early intervention worker
-Entry level case worker
-Family support/prevention worker
-Foster parent/carer
-Home based care worker
-Out of home care provider

Requirements

Nil entry requirements.
This qualification is only offered to those who are currently employed or able to obtain work experience in the Community Services Sector.
The entry requirement for this qualification is successful completion of Year 10 in an Australian school system or its equivalent, or mature entry. Sound levels of numeracy and literacy skills are desirable.

Students must hold a current Blue card issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. If you do not hold a Blue card, the Institute will help you obtain this once you have enrolled.

Recognition of Prior Learning - The RPL process is available to prospective students who may have knowledge and skills from current/previous job roles. Contact the Institute on 3817 3000 for an RPL Information Kit.

Please see the Community Studies General Information Booklet and Course Information Brochure in the DOWNLOADS area for further information.

Notes

On-Line Intakes � Queensland and Interstate residents can enrol in any month of the year. This qualification is delivered On-Line through My.TAFE. You will require access to the internet and a current email address to successfully complete this qualification. Vocational Placement-Students who are not currently employed in the Community Services sector will have to enrol and undertake Vocational Placement over the length of their studies to successfully complete this qualification. However, if you are currently employed in the Community Services sector you will be required to complete an Employment Validation Form so that we can confirm proof of your employment