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: Holistic concepts and approaches to adolescent health and well being Addictive behaviour Stages of change and motivational interviewing techniques Adolescent mental health and social and emotional well being concerns Contemporary approaches to alcohol and other drug treatments and change management Issues of illegal and legal drug use and the response of the worker to these issues in the youth justice context Legislation and policy and procedures related to working in the youth justice context where young people present with complex and/or multiple issues relating to health and well being Range of support and intervention types available for young people experiencing a range of health and behavioural concerns in the youth justice environment including: alcohol and/or other drug (AOD) misuse mental health issues (depression and suicide) disabilities behavioural difficulties Local internal and external organisations and specialist support services Implications of specific health and well being concerns of young people in a secure and/or community environment Importance of peer support in achieving change Impact of culture, beliefs and preferences on individuals willingness to discuss areas of concern Theories of how family of origin, intergenerational and environmental health impacts contribute to health and well being of young people in the youth justice system Relationship between lifestyle choices, nature of adolescence risk taking and offending behaviour Early warning signs of young people's behaviour becoming volatile and procedures to respond to this behaviour whether it is substance use related or otherwise |