Course Title: Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: HWSS8154C
Course Title: Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4423 - Certificate IV in Mental Health
Course Contact: Chris Walters
Course Contact Phone: +61399258268
Course Contact Email: chris.walters@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work with people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, including people experiencing domestic and family violence.
This unit applies to individuals who work in a range of community services and health roles.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCSOH013 Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
Element: |
1. Address issues associated with people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Reflect on own personal values and attitudes regarding homelessness and take these into account when planning and implementing work activities. 1.2. Identify barriers in accessing safe and secure housing for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. 1.3. Provide opportunities for people to participate in service planning and support activities. 1.4. Assess personal safety of people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless and report and refer those in unsafe situations according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements. 1.5. Assess issues impacting on person’s homelessness risk and situation and modify approach to service delivery. 1.6. Work with person to identify and discuss potential solutions to complex issues raised, including referral to key agencies, services and personnel. 1.7. Provide advice and assistance on housing options. |
Element: |
2. Support and advocate for people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Advocate and negotiate for services in conjunction with person according to person’s needs. 2.2. Support person to advocate and negotiate on their own behalf and deal with discrimination. 2.3. Negotiate and create access pathways to support services and social and private housing providers. 2.4. Select and use advocacy techniques appropriate and sensitive to cultural background, age and gender. 2.5. Advocate within the community to facilitate addressing issues on behalf of people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. |
Learning Outcomes
This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to effectively in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This course will be delivered face to face with a demonstration of skills and knowledge
Teaching Schedule
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Course Schedule: Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness Semester 2: 2023 |
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Week |
Topic |
Assessment due dates |
Week 1 |
Introduction to homelessness
Assessing a client’s homelessness risk or situation
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Week 2 Online
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Providing and adapting service to meet needs
Outreach
Homelessness & the extreme weather
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Week 3 |
Providing advice and assistance on housing options
Prepare for role plays |
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Week 4
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Advocating for and with clients
Negotiating for services
Prepare for role plays |
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Week 5
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Assessment workshop - Homelessness Role Plays |
Assessment Task 1 & 2 |
Week 6 |
Assessment workshop - Homelessness Role Plays
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Assessment Task 3
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Week 7 |
Assessment task 4 and unit review
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Assessment Task 4
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
There are four individual assessment tasks consisting of an online quiz and role plays.
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must be marked as satisfactory for each assessment task.
Students are allowed two submissions per assessment. Any further resubmissions is at the discretion of the teacher and coordinator.
Assessment tasks include:
Task 1: Role play 1
Task 2: Role play 2
Task 3: Role play 3
Task 4: Online quiz
Assessment Tasks
There are four individual assessment tasks consisting of an online quiz and role plays.
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must be marked as satisfactory for each assessment task.
Students are allowed two submissions per assessment. Any further resubmissions is at the discretion of the teacher and coordinator.
Assessment tasks include:
Task 1: Role play 1
Task 2: Role play 2
Task 3: Role play 3
Task 4: Online quiz
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix is located in canvas at the end of each assessment task.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
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