Unit of competency Outline
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Coordinate intervention strategies for offenders
Coordinate intervention strategies for offenders
Unit of competency
National Code
CSCINT601A
CSCINT601A
State Code
S5958
S5958
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2014
Field of Education
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
22/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to link offenders with appropriate community services and programs to ensure that court orders, statutory requirements and sentence objectives are implemented.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Develop intervention programs.
- 1.1 Identify the need for programs for offenders and check the suitability of existing programs with available information and through consultation with colleagues.
- 1.2 Provide support to existing community networks and agencies and encourage them to develop programs to meet offender needs.
- 1.3 Explore the availability of resources and develop strategies to acquire adequate and relevant resources.
- 1.4 Develop liaison protocols collaboratively with community agencies to ensure that offenders' interests are reflected in the design and delivery of programs.
- 1.5 Review the effectiveness of programs with offenders and program staff and make adjustments to ensure that outcomes are achieved.
- 1.6 Document and report program and offender details according to organisational and program requirements.
- 1.7 Monitor and review offender progress and report issues arising to relevant people.
2Match offender with existing programs.
- 2.1 Identify and assess offender needs against the services and criteria of existing programs.
- 2.2 Consult community or specialist agencies about available programs and advocate for the interests of offenders.
- 2.3 Gather information about a range of suitable community services routinely and check it for currency, accuracy and relevance.
- 2.4 Clarify protocol and guidelines for access to programs and involve offenders in determining suitability and preferences.
3Encourage responsibility and involvement.
- 3.1 Confirm the objectives of programs in meeting statutory requirements, sentence plan and personal goals of offenders.
- 3.2 Acknowledge the responsibilities of offenders in determining and achieving their personal goals and reinforce this throughout implementation strategies and procedures.
- 3.3 Identify and assess offender obstacles and potential resistance to cooperating with service provision to determine appropriate strategies.
- 3.4 Encourage and support offenders through appropriate allocation of resources and services and routine review of progress.
- 3.5 Support and maintain the active involvement of offenders in the implementation and review of program goals and strategies.
4Evaluate effectiveness of programs.
- 4.1 Supervise offenders with least disruption and interference to person and routine.
- 4.2 Create opportunities for formal and informal exchange of information on offender progress and wellbeing.
- 4.3 Note signs of stress, anxiety and behaviour indicating problems with compliance, and investigate and report to appropriate services.
- 4.4 Organise structured opportunities for offender feedback and provide reports on progress.
- 4.5 Encourage constructive, honest, relevant and comprehensive participation in meetings.
- 4.6 Provide accurate reports in required timeframe that contain honest, complete and substantiated information and recommendations.
- 4.7 Monitor program regularly against agreed plan, objectives and outcomes.
- 4.8 Actively seek feedback from offenders and others involved at regular intervals and use this to inform the design of the program.
- 4.9 Identify and assess proposed changes, discuss them with relevant people and implement where determined.
- 4.10 Record information provided by those involved accurately and comprehensively.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Programs may include those:
developed and managed by the community
provided by other agencies and services
developed and supported by the worker as part of own responsibility
managed by the correctional department
designed for preventative purposes
designed to ensure sentence requirements are met
designed for rehabilitation and post-sentence support.
Offender needs may include:
offending behaviour
basic language and literacy skills
pre-release
intervention
living skills
behaviour change and management
violence and anger management
disabilities
drug and alcohol addiction
health, fitness and hygiene
training and education
employment
cultural and family support
legal.
Resources will include:
key people in the community and agencies that can provide supervision of offenders on community placement
funding sources inside and outside the organisation
resource and funding submissions
independent or collaborative.
Reports will include:
formal processes
informal processes.
Programs may include those:
developed and managed by the community
provided by other agencies and services
developed and supported by the worker as part of own responsibility
managed by the correctional department
designed for preventative purposes
designed to ensure sentence requirements are met
designed for rehabilitation and post-sentence support.
Offender needs may include:
offending behaviour
basic language and literacy skills
pre-release
intervention
living skills
behaviour change and management
violence and anger management
disabilities
drug and alcohol addiction
health, fitness and hygiene
training and education
employment
cultural and family support
legal.
Resources will include:
key people in the community and agencies that can provide supervision of offenders on community placement
funding sources inside and outside the organisation
resource and funding submissions
independent or collaborative.
Reports will include:
formal processes
informal processes.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of employability skills as they relate to this unit
ability to coordinate intervention strategies for offenders in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Where this unit specifies performance in areas with unpredictable and high risk implications, assessment in simulations should be used as well as retrospective documentation and observation of performance working with offenders in the community.
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered by an individual responsible for coordination of intervention strategies and programs for offenders as part of a coordinated team, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and changes to routine
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to coordinating intervention strategies for offenders
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Overview of assessment
Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of employability skills as they relate to this unit
ability to coordinate intervention strategies for offenders in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Where this unit specifies performance in areas with unpredictable and high risk implications, assessment in simulations should be used as well as retrospective documentation and observation of performance working with offenders in the community.
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered by an individual responsible for coordination of intervention strategies and programs for offenders as part of a coordinated team, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and changes to routine
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to coordinating intervention strategies for offenders
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUZ37 | CSCINT008 | Coordinate intervention strategies for offenders | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W997 | CSC60112 | Advanced Diploma of Correctional Management | Qualification |