Unit of competency Outline

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Support offender to maintain positive relationships

Support offender to maintain positive relationships

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCOFM010
State Code
AUY98
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2015
Field of Education
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
17/12/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to encourage offenders to maintain community relationships and maintain a professional relationship with offenders.This unit applies to those working in in a custodial context, or those supervising offenders in community programs and agencies. This unit may also apply to those working in immigration detention or other contexts where working with detained persons is part of the work role. Working as part of a coordinated team is integral to the role.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to interaction with offenders, offender confidentiality and liaison with agencies.Those undertaking this unit work with moderate support in roles involving routine tasks with a number of familiar steps.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Encourage maintenance of relationships
  • 1.1 Encourage and assist offender to maintain contact with family, friends and support according to services and resources available.
  • 1.2 Assist contacts between offender and networks in the community according to organisation procedures.
  • 1.3 Refer offender and family to suitable specialists according to the nature and urgency of the needs.
  • 1.4 Make contact with offender’s family and friends or supporters according to offender’s interests, procedures and organisational practice.
  • 1.5 Assist offender to develop and maintain appropriate relationships with officers, services agencies and personal support.
  • 1.6 Encourage offenders to manage themselves and their relationships confidently and productively.
  • 1.7 Provide support to offender in a manner that maintains the integrity of self-management and personal dignity.
2. Maintain professional relationship with offenders
  • 2.1 Communicate with offenders in a manner appropriate to the offender’s needs and circumstances.
  • 2.2 Respond to offender’s requests and concerns positively and consistently.
  • 2.3 Maintain confidentiality and discretion according to procedures and individual agreements with offender.
  • 2.4 Acknowledge and support offender’s rights and options consistent with policies, orders and relevant legislation.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5971 CSCOFM307A Support offender to maintain positive relationships Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ20 CSCOFM047 Support offender to maintain positive relationships Unit of competency