Elements and Performance Criteria
- Elements define the essential outcomes.
- Performance criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the element.
- Perform work following legal, ethical and organisation requirements
- 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
- Recognise boundaries and limitations of work role and refer matters to relevant personnel as required
- Identify issues requiring mandatory notification and report to supervisor and/or an appropriate authority
- Reflect understanding and compliance with the principles of duty of care and legal responsibilities in all work undertaken
- Maintain professional work standards
- Work effectively in youth justice services
- Implement work practices that support the rights of young people in the justice system
- Promote and protect the inclusivity, diversity and value of young people in the justice system
- Maintain awareness of current issues influencing the provision of youth justice services, including issues for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people
- Maintain confidentiality in work practices
- Assess risks and take appropriate actions according to organisation policy and any legislative requirements
- Record information accurately and completely as required of job role and according to organisation practice standards
- Clearly explain worker role and responsibility to the young person, including power differentials in the worker-client relationship, and model positive behaviour
- Take responsibility for own skill development
- Communicate effectively in a youth justice environment
- Communicate with young people in a way that is appropriate to age, culture, ability, development and language requirements, and free from discrimination
- Encourage open exchanges of information between worker and young person
- Minimise any constraints to communication with young people and colleagues
- Follow organisation procedures for accessing, collecting and recording written communications about young people
- Ensure communication with colleagues models respect and diversity