S6 – Community Capacity Building

S6.1 – Promote Community Partnership and Participation to Increase Self-sufficiency and Enhance Productivity

S6.1.9 – Work with the community to implement action plans

Why is this competency important?

• to contribute to the well-being of families and the community
• to create a self-reliant community
• to enhance economic development

To demonstrate this competency, career development practitioners must:

• assist in establishing ownership of the action plan:
  • develop a core group of natural helpers and representatives of the community’s diversity to lead the implementation process:
• individuals in this group should be respected by and committed to the community
• promote an environment that encourages sharing of resources, e.g., financial, human resources, physical
• work with individuals to assist them in identifying their roles
• encourage the community to take ownership of their plans, e.g., encourage individuals to volunteer for certain roles
• act as resources during the implementation process, when asked

Notes

• The role of the career development practitioner is to support the community’s efforts, not to drive them.