Documentation for Community-Based Social Services
Event date: -
Event type: Single day (a day or less)
This workshop aims to equip social workers/ social service/ health sector helpers with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to create accurate, comprehensive, and professional documentation that is grounded in anti-oppressive approaches and practices.
Introduction:
Welcome and orientation:
Overview of the importance of documentation in social services
Establishing workshop goals and expectations.
Understanding the Purpose of Documentation:
Discussing the significance of documentation in the social services practice.
Identifying the key purposes of documentation, such as legal and ethical requirements, communication, and continuity of care.
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Understanding the legal and ethical guidelines governing documentation in the social services sector
Exploring confidentiality and data protection principles.
Addressing potential challenges and how to navigate them responsibly.
Elements of Effective Documentation
Discussing the essential components of documentation: clear language, objectivity, relevance, and accuracy.
Practicing writing case notes and reports that adhere to these principles.
Providing examples of both good and poor documentation.
Documenting Client Assessments
Outlining the process of documenting client assessments.
Demonstrating how to write client assessments in a person-centered and strengths-based manner.
Highlighting the importance of identifying measurable goals and outcomes.
Case Management Documentation
Exploring effective case management documentation techniques.
Addressing strategies for tracking client progress and interventions.
Discussing the importance of timely and consistent updates.
Collaborative Documentation
Emphasizing the significance of interdisciplinary and collaborative documentation.
Sharing communication techniques for effective team-based documentation.
Self-Reflection and Cultural Sensitivity
Encouraging social service workers to reflect on their biases and cultural competence in documentation.
Discussing the impact of cultural sensitivity on client engagement and rapport-building.
Q&A and Closing
Allowing participants to ask questions and seek clarification.
Reviewing key takeaways from the workshop.
Distributing workshop materials and additional resources.
This live virtual workshop will be conducted in an interactive manner, incorporating small group exercises, group discussions, and practical activities to reinforce learning.
For any in-service training inquires, please contact me at MichelleLewisConsulting@gmail.com.