Profile

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Quantify client's risks/needs and strengths using YLS/CMI assessment tool
Analyse the principle of Professional Override
Relate client's risks/need levels to overall risks/needs assessment scores
Analyse risks/needs and strengths to be prioritised in a case plan
Formulate a case plan to address prioritised risks/needs and strengths
Rationalise the benefits of having standard assessment
Analyse the principles of Risks, Needs and Responsivity (RNR)

What You'll Learn

This module will introduce learners to the Youth Level of Service/ Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI) assessment tool. Learners will also be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply YLS/CMI assessment tool to rate clients' risk/needs and strengths and to formulate a YLS/CMI case plan.

Minimum Entry Requirement

Target audience includes all professionals who work with children and young persons such as Social Workers, Youth Workers, Heads of Children and Young Persons Homes and School Counsellors.