Elements and Performance Criteria
- Reduce risks to Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders.
- Use a range of different interpersonal strategies to establish personal contact with the offender to build rapport and a professional relationship of trust and confidence.
- Check the background of the offender for indicators of special needs and likely risks.
- Use communication to ensure that the offender understands the conditions of court orders and the conditions of placement and offender services.
- Complete reports, document all action and decisions, and report all concerns promptly to the relevant people.
- Respond to concerns and incidents according to procedures and the degree of risk.
- Ensure that the offender's environment is safe and healthy according to agreed standards and cultural requirements.
- Supervise the offender's routine to monitor changes in mood and behaviour and potential risks.
- Seek advice and support, including community and cultural support and the support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait staff, according to procedures and where needs are identified.
- Refer the offender to specialist services or programs suitable for the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people.
- Promote and maintain the rights and responsibilities of offenders and their cultural identity.
- Respond to risk to Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders.
- Observe and note behaviour signs that may indicate change in mood or attitude and analyse them for indicators of risk and harm.
- Record changes that may indicate concern clearly and accurately and report them promptly to relevant support service.
- Confirm people with special needs or who might be vulnerable to risk, from a range of offender information and monitor them closely according to procedures.
- Analyse any indications of risk or harm and respond to them according to the degree and nature of the risk and the circumstances of the offender.
- Respond to incidents immediately according to procedures and in a manner designed to protect the safety and welfare of the people involved.
- Give clear and reassuring information to offender to address anxiety and distress and to maintain the offender's understanding of what is happening.
- Give clear, accurate and comprehensive information to team members for risk analysis.
- Support investigations of risks and collaborative teamwork to ensure improvements in services and support and continuity and consistency of care.