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Written Assessment – Case Study1. Background/OverviewAlcohol and other drugs (AOD) work forms part of Youth Work. It operates within a social, political, economic and legal framework that impacts on Youth Work policies and practices. It is therefore important that Youth Workers have a broad understanding of the complexities involved in AOD treatment and an understanding of the historical and social constructs that have influenced the development of both AOD policy and approaches to treatment over time. The philosophical underpinnings and practice values of the AOD sector are fundamental to Youth Work practice and includes the importance of workers being able to apply specific principles such as client’s rights and guaranteeing access and equity, among others. It is also important for youth workers to demonstrate their ability to apply a person-centred, (also known as a ‘client-centred’), approach which reflects the practice values of the sector. 2. BriefIn this assessment there is a case study involving a realistic scenario that you could witness or be a part of while working in anAOD Youth Work setting. You are required to demonstrate your ability to apply theoretical knowledge and relevant skills to the case study, based on your learning so far. This assessment requires you to show an understanding of different models and approaches to treatment and you will be required to demonstrate how your values align with the practice values of the AOD Youth Work sector. You will also be required to show an understanding of the role of a case worker in an AOD Youth Work setting and show how you would apply a person-centred approach. DeliverablesPlease submit this assessment in Word doc format.To do list:1.Write your name and student ID in the spaces providedat the top of this page.2.Read the background/overview and brief sections of this document.3.Complete all 5 questions, all of which havemultiple parts.4.Read the scenarios that form part of each case study and answer the questions that follow each part.5.Pay attention to the word count indicators. These are guidelines and you can present your answers in bullet points or paragraphs.6.Save the Word document using the namingconvention: your student IDnumber_assessment number.doc. For example: “12345678_31135.doc.”7.Upload your document in Open Space using the relevant Assessment Upload link in this Module3. Activities

Case Study Scenario Liz is a 44-year old ex-nurse who has recently re-entered the workforce after a 12-year break. She’s now a part-time case worker at her local Community Youth Centre and she specialises in working with young people who have alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues. Today Evan, Liz’s supervisor, has asked her to meet with Helena who is a new case worker and a recent graduate. Evan has asked Liz to brief Helena on a new client who has come to the service for support. The new client is Cory, a 22-year-old male. According to his file notes, Cory has tried a number of different interventions to reduce harm from his alcohol use over the years and he has recently successfully completed a detox and rehab program. Even though Cory is only 22, he has already had periods in his life where he has been alcohol dependent. These periods have coincided with events in which he has experienced significant losses and trauma. Cory lost his mother to cancer when he was 7 years old. Two years later his big brother, Tom, was killed in a car accident. Following these events Cory was diagnosed with depression. He was also ‘self-medicating’ with alcohol to cope with the feelings of loss and the loneliness he was experiencing.Cory was referred to a grief counsellor to address these issues and he feels they were major factors in his depression and his inability to control his drinking. He is now looking forward to getting his life back on-track. Currently, he has a very supportive partner in and he enjoys spending time with a few close friends. He also has a job and has stated that he doesn’t want to stop drinking completely. His file notes say that he is coming to the Community Youth Centre because he would like support to help him moderate his drinking. During the briefing session, Helena argues passionately with Liz. She states that Cory should be abstaining from alcohol altogether and attend AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meetings. Liz explains to Helena that according to his file, Cory has had long periods in his life where he has controlled his drinking very successfully. This Harm Minimisation approach aligns with their organisation’s policies and it is considered a more realistic approach than abstinence. Given Cory’s age and experiences so far, his file notes state that he should be supported in learning how to control his drinking rather than trying to never drink alcohol again.

Based on the scenario above, answer the following questions. Question 1.a)Identify the two different ‘models’ being discussed by Liz and Helena and provide a brief explanation of each. (Approx. 100 words for each model)ModelExplanation of the modelModel 1Model 2Scenario (continued)Liz suggests to Helena that they have a morning tea break and then come back together to talk further. During the tea break Liz considers what she might say to Helena to convey the importance of promoting the policies and values of theirorganisation. She knows that Helena has gone through an induction process andbeen given the Code of Conduct and other relevant information, so she wonders why Helena is so adamant in promoting her own views about what Cory should do. She wonders if Helena will be able to step back from her own judgements when she is working with clients. b)Identify Cory’s rights in this scenario. Refer to your understanding of ‘client’s rights’ from the learning material and your work practice to inform your answer. (Use bullet points)Cory’s rights in this scenario:

Question 1 (continued).c) Provide an explanation outlining what Liz could say to Helena to convey:(i)the practice values and philosophy of the AOD Youth Work sector? (Approx. 150 words)and (ii)the key purpose and benefits of using a person-centred (client-centred) approach? (Approx. 150 words)Draw on your understanding of these ideas from your own work practice and/or from the learning material toexplain the following:(i) The practice values and philosophy of the AOD Youth Work sectorAOD Youth Work sector follows practice values and philosophies that drug and alcohol usage is wrong and antisocial. Even though there are cultures that accept utilisation of such substances, these people are considered to be morally weak. An individual that is dependant or addicted to alcohol or drugs are victims and it is the duty of AOD Youth Work sector, to provide such persons with correct treatments, so that they are free from any sort of addiction (Alford and et.al., 2016). Another value is empowerment, as workers in this sector give patients an insight of how they can control their lives to minimise the usage of drugs and alcohol. Everyone is treated with equity and are provided with the same services regardless of any factors. AOD Youth Work sector has the philosophy of listening and understanding to patients so that they are familiar with their culture. This helps in giving a proper treatment to them, overall. (ii) The key purpose and benefits of using a person-centred (client-centred) approachPerson or client centred approach in AOD Youth Work sector's key purpose is to respect their values and preferences while giving them care. It ensures that there is coordination and proper communication between the care provider and patient It also provides emotional support and physical comfort. This approach involves family members and friends, so that they can help in effectively treating patients as well as make sure that they continueto use their services (Freeth, 2017). Moreover, it ensures that individual that suffer from substance, drug or alcohol abuse, are given appropriate care especially when they require it. The benefits of this approach include meeting patient's needs and expectations, making improvements in clinical outcomes and aid individuals in being more active, so that they can look after themselves (Gupta and Taff, 2015). It also lets patients take different decisions about the health care they are offered and furthermore, it increases the morale of staff which helps them in understanding and properly treating each patient while keeping in mind their culture.

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