Para Professionals in the Social Services Workforce: Guiding Principles, Functions and Competencies

Global Social Service Workforce Alliance

This document details the guiding principles for para professionals in the social service workforce.  It includes core functions and competencies, as well as a background and methodologies.  Core functions include discussions on communication skills; direct work with children; youth and families; knowledge of client needs; community work; collaboration skills; organization and leadership; monitoring and evaluation; and developing self and others.

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