Required skills

using offender intervention treatment planning and monitoring strategies

compiling written reports of a complex nature

making recommendations and risk assessments based on offender reports

using effective communication skills to enable management of high risk offenders and liaison with stakeholder groups

managing relationships with stakeholder groups and sustaining the role of organisation whilst respecting individual job roles

interpreting and applying legislation procedures and statutory requirements related to the area of work

working collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds

Required knowledge

occupational health and safety policy and procedures relating to organisational environment

factors and circumstances likely to cause personal stress in the work environment

methods of controlling stress

organisation support programs and other available resources

organisations roles responsibilities accountability and duties

relevant policy procedures legislation and statutory requirements related to the area of work

stakeholders in the government public community and media

offender assessment intervention treatment planning and monitoring strategies

current research and practices specific to effective management of high risk and sex offenders

cultural factors and awareness relevant to the organisations clients case or offender profiles within the community

impact of working with high risk offenders and strategies to manage this

political nature of high risk offenders

how identified risks create stress that may influence own behaviour and reactions

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

Assessment and evidence must confirm ability to

identify stakeholders in the management of high risk offenders

assess and control risks to self associated with dealing with high risk offenders

minimise personal stress brought about by dealing with high risk offenders

prepare written and oral reports on high risk offender management

adhere to legislative and organisational requirements regarding offender and stakeholder privacy

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit contains a wide range of variables to reflect the diverse nature of case management and the different services provided in and for correctional services Selection from the range of variables will reflect the specific requirements of the work site and the defined work role

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 coordinating offender management processes effectively 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 offender management processes

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

The context of performance will depend on the candidates roles and responsibility the strategic objectives of the organisation the focus of case management programs and processes and the conditions required by

different models of case management

programmed intervention

classification and review requirements

need and risk assessment

reporting and referring to specialists

protective care

highrisk offenders

routine and special reports

organisational policy and procedures

relevant program standards

service and professional standards including code of professional ethics or code of practice

case management models used in custodial environments

case management models used in communitybased programs

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 andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities

thirdparty 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

Stakeholders may include:

Relevant procedures may include:

High risk offenders may include:

Risk to self may be:

Risk may come in the form of:

Strategies to manage personal stress may include making use of: