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Coordinate intervention strategies for offenders

Coordinate intervention strategies for offenders

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCINT008
State Code
AUZ37
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills required to develop intervention programs, match offenders to programs, encourage involvement and evaluate the effectiveness of programs.This unit applies to staff working in offender services coordination roles within correctional services. This role may be carried out in a custodial environment or community program setting.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 and offender services.A person working in this role is autonomous and draws upon support from a range of established and new resources. The role is complex, involving application of high level organisation, communication and analysis skills.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop intervention programs
  • 1.1 Identify the need for programs for offenders and check the suitability of existing programs with available information and through consultation with colleagues.
  • 1.2 Provide support to existing community networks and agencies and encourage them to develop programs to meet offender needs.
  • 1.3 Explore the availability of resources and develop strategies to acquire adequate and relevant resources.
  • 1.4 Develop liaison protocols collaboratively with community agencies to ensure that offenders’ interests are reflected in the design and delivery of programs.
  • 1.5 Review the effectiveness of programs with offenders and program staff and make adjustments to ensure that outcomes are achieved.
  • 1.6 Document and report program and offender details according to organisational and program requirements.
2. Match offenders to existing programs
  • 2.1 Identify and assess offender needs against the services and criteria of existing programs.
  • 2.2 Consult community or specialist agencies about available programs and advocate for the interests of offenders.
  • 2.3 Gather information about a range of suitable community services routinely and check it for currency, accuracy and relevance.
  • 2.4 Clarify protocol and guidelines for access to programs and involve offenders in determining suitability and preferences.
3. Encourage responsibility and participation
  • 3.1 Confirm the objectives of programs in meeting statutory requirements, sentence plan and personal goals of offenders.
  • 3.2 Acknowledge the responsibilities of offenders in determining and achieving their personal goals and reinforce this throughout implementation strategies and procedures.
  • 3.3 Identify and assess offender obstacles and potential resistance to cooperating with service provision to determine appropriate strategies.
  • 3.4 Encourage and support offenders through appropriate allocation of resources and services and routine review of progress.
  • 3.5 Support and maintain the active involvement of offenders in the implementation and review of program goals and strategies.
4. Evaluate effectiveness of programs
  • 4.1 Supervise offenders with least disruption and interference to person and routine.
  • 4.2 Create opportunities for formal and informal exchange of information on offender progress and wellbeing.
  • 4.3 Note signs of stress, anxiety and behaviour indicating problems with compliance, and investigate and report to appropriate services.
  • 4.4 Organise structured opportunities for offender feedback and provide reports on progress.
  • 4.5 Encourage constructive, honest, relevant and comprehensive participation in meetings.
  • 4.6 Provide accurate reports in required timeframe that contain honest, complete and substantiated information and recommendations.
  • 4.7 Monitor program regularly against agreed plan, objectives and outcomes.
  • 4.8 Actively seek feedback from offenders and others involved at regular intervals and use this to inform the design of the program.
  • 4.9 Identify and assess proposed changes, discuss them with relevant people and implement where determined.
  • 4.10 Record information provided by those involved accurately and comprehensively.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5958 CSCINT601A Coordinate intervention strategies for offenders Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCX85 CSCINT009 Manage intervention strategies for offenders Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWH9 CSC60115 Advanced Diploma of Correctional Management Qualification