The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the work role These include knowledge of: relevant legislation as applied to work jurisdiction, including mandatory reporting requirements contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in custody physical, social, psychological and emotional development of young people and the ways in which such development can be affected principles of good practice in youth justice work with diverse client groups codes of ethics and organisation policy and procedures for liaison and communication with families of young people in custody sources of information and protocols to obtain specific cultural and community information risk-analysis and reporting processes, including self-harm identification importance and differences of security awareness in custodial and community youth justice work rights and responsibilities of young people and their families/carers in youth justice system principles and processes of effective communication with diverse groups of young people and colleagues importance of anti-discrimination and inclusivity principles applied to work practices. |