PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT for

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________YesNoVIII. STANDARD: The candidate maintained the focus of the interaction.For example, s/he redirected the conversation; was flexible; focused on any concernsthe participant(s) may have had.Reviewer comments/examples of skills noted or absent: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________YesNoN/AIX. STANDARD: The candidate responded appropriately to any unexpected events.For example, s/he confronted unpleasant issues effectively; de-escalated any situationneeding to be de-escalated; enabled participant(s) to vent frustration.(If no unexpected events occurred during the observed interaction, rate as “N/A”)Reviewer comments/examples of skills noted or absent: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________YesNoX. STANDARD: The candidate verbalized the youth’s strengths and needs.For example, s/he provided positive feedback; made clear statements; was able toverify/validate the youth’s concerns.Reviewer comments/examples of skills noted or absent: _________________________23