Essential knowledge: 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 identified work role These include knowledge of: Youth justice system and relevant legislation to be applied in reintegration activities according to work jurisdiction Effects of the youth justice system on young people in custody United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Principles of good practice in the youth justice work Codes of ethics, legislation and organisation policy and procedures relevant to job role and preparation for reintegration activities Factors which may influence or contribute to successful preparation for reintegration Range of needs the young person may have to reintegrate Physical, social, psychological and emotional development of young people and the ways in which such development can be affected; the nature of adolescence and how it affects behaviour and feelings Standards of practice pertaining to specific job role and workplace Risk analysis processes applying to the activities occurring internal and external to the custodial environment Rights and responsibilities of young people and their families/carers in youth justice system Rights and responsibilities of own work performance in youth justices system Tensions that may arise between rights and responsibilities and how to resolve these tensions Principles and processes of effective communication with diverse groups of young people and colleagues Processes for young people and their families/carers to be able to lodge complaints Agency systems for recording and reporting a range of information about young people, the youth justice system and related work functions Importance of anti-discrimination and inclusivity principles applied to work practices Culture, gender, beliefs can affect attitudes and behaviour and how these may be perceived by others Own work role and from whom assistance and advice should be sought Promotion and development strategies for reintegration activities |