Competency Validation Record (Includes Written Test)

Competency: Teaching Skills

Name: ____________________ Validator:_____________________

Date: ____________

I. Staff demonstrates knowledge of accurate, current information in the required area.___ 

1. Lists 3 relevant resources available to staff

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___ 4. Lists 3 relevant resources available to clients

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___7. Identifies and demonstrates intervention/coordination with other service providers to enhance positive outcomes for the client.

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II. Staff demonstrates an ability to engage in the client oriented learning process.

___ 10. Describes process of identifying problem, goal, and possible interventions.

___ 11. Lists/ demonstrates 3 methods of offering materials OR 3 learning styles that influence the way in which material is offered.

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___ 14. Describes 3 factors that will affect the client’s ability to move toward specific goals

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___ 17. Describes 3 methods of measuring client’s movement toward goals.___ 18.

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___ 20. Demonstrates ability to engage client in exploring potential areas of learning NOT as yet identified by client. (Identifies issue on 1st competency check. Demonstrates ability by 2nd check)

___ 21. Demonstrates ability to link recurrent themes in client-initiated conversation. (Not required on 1st competency check)

III. Staff demonstrates knowledge of and ability to use communication skills.

___ 22. Demonstrates attuned communication skills.

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___ 26. Demonstrates sensitivity in identifying and acknowledging client feelings; modifies teaching OR Describes 3 staff behaviors that commonly create barriers.

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___ 29. Demonstrates ability to adapt language to client level of understanding and developmental functioning. OR describes adaptation of materials based on client specific need, culture, and family values.

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___ 32. Demonstrates techniques of shared communication and management of conflict OR describes 4 techniques necessary to the management of conflict.

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