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Work in the youth justice environment

Work in the youth justice environment

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPRT016
State Code
WG817
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/07/2014
Field of Education
090505 - Youth Work
Original Release Date
14/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in youth justice service settings.This unit applies to work in both a community and custodial youth justice service environment.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Perform work following legal, ethical and organisation requirements
  • 1.1 Identify relevant organisation policies and procedures relating to standards and legislative requirements of own work role, clarifying any uncertainties with appropriate personnel and applying to all work
  • 1.2 Recognise boundaries and limitations of work role and refer matters to relevant personnel as required
  • 1.3 Identify issues requiring mandatory notification and report to supervisor and/or an appropriate authority
  • 1.4 Reflect understanding and compliance with the principles of duty of care and legal responsibilities in all work undertaken
2. Maintain professional work standards
  • 2.1 Contribute to identifying and implementing improved work practices
  • 2.2 Respond positively to changes to improve work practices and procedures in accordance with organisation requirements
3. Work effectively in youth justice services
  • 3.1 Implement work practices that support the rights of young people in the justice system
  • 3.2 Promote and protect the inclusivity, diversity and value of young people in the justice system
  • 3.3 Maintain awareness of current issues influencing the provision of youth justice services, including issues for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people
  • 3.4 Maintain confidentiality in work practices
  • 3.5 Assess risks and take appropriate actions according to organisation policy and any legislative requirements
  • 3.6 Record information accurately and completely as required of job role and according to organisation practice standards
  • 3.7 Clearly explain worker role and responsibility to the young person, including power differentials in the worker-client relationship, and model positive behaviour
4. Take responsibility for own skill development
  • 4.1 Seek and receive feedback from supervisor on own standard of work practices
  • 4.2 Plan with supervisor, any ways to improve areas of work practice
  • 4.3 Take part in actions to implement the skills’ development plan
  • 4.4 Reflect regularly on own work performance
5. Communicate effectively in a youth justice environment
  • 5.1 Communicate with young people in a way that is appropriate to age, culture, ability, development and language requirements, and free from discrimination
  • 5.2 Encourage open exchanges of information between worker and young person
  • 5.3 Minimise any constraints to communication with young people and colleagues
  • 5.4 Follow organisation procedures for accessing, collecting and recording written communications about young people
  • 5.5 Ensure communication with colleagues models respect and diversity
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD011 CHCYJ401B Work in the youth justice environment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEK18 CHCPRT040 Work in the youth justice environment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J598 CHC50513 Diploma of Youth Justice Qualification
J593 CHC40513 Certificate IV in Youth Justice Qualification