Client Service Officer Role in Urgent Housing

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What term does DCJ commonly use to refer to the original inhabitants of NSW?

  • First Nations Peoples
  • Aboriginal (correct)
  • Torres Strait Islander
  • Elders

The Department of Communities and Justice does not acknowledge the importance of Torres Strait Islander people.

False (B)

Besides Aboriginal people, what other First Nations group does DCJ acknowledge?

Torres Strait Islander people

DCJ is improving how they work with Aboriginal people and communities, informed by lessons of the ______.

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Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>Elders = Respected community members with knowledge and wisdom Stolen Generations Survivors = Individuals who were forcibly removed from their families Aboriginal people = Original inhabitants of NSW Torres Strait Islander people = First Nations people of Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Mallary's initial role when assisting the client?

<p>Client Service Officer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The client initially needed to move into her house later than the original agreement date.

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What was the first action Mallary took after speaking with the client?

<p>Spoke to her manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mallary contacted an ______ provider to secure temporary accommodation for the client.

<p>alternative</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many children did the client have?

<p>2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The client was moved to permanent housing within 48 hours.

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What was the primary reason that Mallary prioritized the client's request?

<p>Client was a mother with two young children</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the action to the outcome:

<p>Discussed with manager = Identified alternative options Contacted alternate provider = Secured temporary housing Filled out forms = Completed required documentation Identified as priority = Urgent and timely consideration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Aboriginal People

The original inhabitants of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia.

Torres Strait Islander People

The indigenous people of the Torres Strait Islands, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia.

First Nations People

The collective term for both Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

Stolen Generations

The process of taking Aboriginal children from their families and placing them in institutions or foster homes.

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Department of Communities and Justice

Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is committed to improving its working relationships with Aboriginal people and communities.

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Urgent accommodation need

A situation where a client's living situation needs to be changed urgently, especially when children are involved.

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Understanding the original agreement

The process of checking and clarifying the original agreement with the client.

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Finding alternatives for accommodation

The process of seeking alternative arrangements that can meet the client's urgent needs.

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Client Service Manager

The person who can help make decisions and facilitate changes for a client's housing situation.

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Contacting an alternative provider

The process of contacting an organization that can provide temporary housing for the client.

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Forms for temporary accommodation

The paperwork or forms that need to be filled out by the client to access alternative housing.

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Filling out the forms

The process of assisting the client to correctly fill out the needed forms to access temporary housing.

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Resolving the issue within 48 hours

The time frame within which the client was able to move into temporary housing.

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Study Notes

Client Service Officer's Role in Urgent Accommodation

  • Client needed to move into housing earlier than agreed date.
  • Client was a mother with two young children.
  • Officer initially spoke to client to understand changed circumstances and the original agreement.
  • Officer then spoke to manager to discuss alternatives and prioritize the request due to the urgency associated with the mother and young children needing accommodation.
  • Officer contacted an alternative provider for temporary accommodation.
  • Officer assisted client complete forms and explained the process.
  • Successful resolution resulted in mother and children placed in temporary accommodation within 48 hours.
  • Demonstrates proactive approach to resolving urgent client needs.

Prioritization and Communication

  • Officer prioritized client request, recognizing the urgent need of the mother and her two young children.
  • Importance of communication with managers and alternative providers to expedite the support process.
  • Quick actions and clear communication facilitated a swift resolution.

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