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Work in the youth justice environment

Work in the youth justice environment

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCYJ401B
State Code
WD011
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2012
Field of Education
090907 - Family Law
Original Release Date
24/10/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work effectively in youth justice service settings to meet established work requirements
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop knowledge of youth justice work
  • 1.1 Develop knowledge of different youth justice work contexts and how the inter-relationships between these sectors affects own work
  • 1.2 Develop knowledge of current youth justice issues which impact on own work area and different models of work
  • 1.4 Research and identify types of young people's offending behaviour
  • 1.3 Identify the relationship between factors which influence young people's offending behaviour and evidence of effective practice in working with young offenders
2. Perform work following legal, ethical and organisation requirements
  • 2.1 Demonstrate consideration and understanding of ethical practices in youth justice work
  • 2.2 Identify relevant organisation policies and procedures relating to standards and legislative requirements of own work role and clarify any uncertainties with appropriate personnel
  • 2.3 Comply with relevant standards of practice applying to work undertaken
  • 2.4 Recognise boundaries and limitations of work role and refer matters to relevant personnel as required
  • 2.5 Identify issues requiring mandatory notification and report to supervisor and/or an appropriate authority
  • 2.6 Reflect understanding and compliance with the principles of duty of care and legal responsibilities in all work undertaken
3. Maintain professional work standards
  • 3.1 Contribute to identifying and implementing improved work practices
  • 3.2 Reflect understanding and focus on achieving organisation goals and objectives in all work undertaken
  • 3.4 Respond positively to changes to improve work practices and procedures in accordance with organisation requirements
  • 3.5 Promote the value of young people as individuals in their own right
  • 3.6 Model positive behaviour to young people and recognise the power differentials in the worker client relationship
4. Work effectively in youth justice services
  • 4.1 Implement work practices that supports the rights of young people in the justice system
  • 4.2 Promote and protect the inclusivity and diversity of young people in the justice systems
  • 4.3 Maintain awareness of current issues influencing the provision of youth justice services, including issues for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people
  • 4.4 Maintain confidentiality in work practices
  • 4.5 Assess risks and take appropriate actions according to organisation policy and any legislation requirements
  • 4.6 Record information as required of job role and according to organisation practice standards
  • 4.7 Explain clearly worker role and responsibility to the young person
5. Take responsibility for own skill development
  • 5.1 Seek and positively receive, feedback from supervisor on own standard of own work practices
  • 5.2 Plan with the supervisor ways to improve areas of work practices
  • 5.3 Take part in actions to implement the skills development plan
  • 5.4 Reflect regularly on own work performance
6. Communicate effectively in a youth justice environment
  • 6.1 Communicate with young people in a way that is appropriate to age, culture, ability or disability, development and language requirements
  • 6.2 Encourage open exchanges of information between worker and young person
  • 6.3 Minimise any constraints to communication with young people and colleagues
  • 6.4 Use communication that is free from discrimination and oppression
  • 6.5 Follow organisation procedures for accessing, collecting and recording written communications about young people
  • 6.6 Ensure communication with colleagues models respect and diversity
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2732 CHCYJ401A Work in the youth justice environment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG817 CHCPRT016 Work in the youth justice environment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J267 CHC41912 Certificate IV in Youth Justice Qualification