1.1.4 Identify ways to apply effective verbal communication skills.

  • Establish a good rapport with the client right from the first contact
  • Maintain this rapport in all your interactions
  • Be responsive and attentive throughout the assessment
  • Create recommendations that respond to the client's needs, concerns and plans. They will have a much greater chance of being acted upon.
  • conduct yourself in a professional manner with your colleagues and supports staff with your service organization
  • respond in a prompt and appropriate timeframe and professionally to all inquiries connecting to your file submissions.