1.3 Professionalism Competency Domain
’The CYCCB (2016) brings together a broad range of CYC practitioners from various practice settings and geographical locations to “promote widely supported standards of practice coupled with research-based competence demonstration” (para. 1). The CYCCB (2010) have identified CYC competencies organized across five domains:
- Professionalism
- Cultural and human diversity
- Applied human development
- Relationship and communication
- Developmental practice methods
To prepare for your first level of Community Practicum, the first step is to have a general understanding of what professional CYC practice involves. The following is a brief overview of each of the competencies found in the professionalism domain, which the Association for Child and Youth Care Practice and the Child and Youth Care Certification Board have identified as necessary for professional CYC practice.
CYC Student Sarah Tremelling states “Remember that even as a student, demonstrating professionalism in your placement is important. Be aware of the placement’s expectations such as the dress code” (personal communication, November 22, 2021).
Although our focus here is the professionalism domain, each of these domains will be discussed and explored throughout your three years of the Child and Youth Care program, and they are also vital to be aware of as you enter the profession after graduation.
Competency Domain: Professionalism
Learn More
Read about “Recognizing Red Flags of Child Abuse” (link opens in new page) and watch the video provided for more information about what indicators should prompt you to make a report.
Apply Your Learning
Work through the following five scenarios and judge whether the fictional CYC practitioner is acting professionally or not.
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