CSCINT009 — Manage intervention strategies for offenders

1 Review suitability of intervention programs

• 1.1Review offender programs and check the suitability of existing programs with available information and through consultation with stakeholders
• 1.2Provide support to existing community networks and agencies and encourage them to develop programs to meet offender needs
• 1.3Explore the availability of resources and develop strategies to acquire adequate and relevant resources
• 1.4Establish collaborative networks with community agencies to ensure offenders’ interests are reflected in the design and delivery of programs
• 1.5Review the effectiveness of programs with key stakeholders and make adjustments to ensure outcomes are achieved
• 1.6Report on program suitability in accordance with organisational requirements

2 Match offenders to existing programs

• 2.1Identify and assess offender needs against the services and criteria of existing programs
• 2.2Consult community or specialist agencies about available programs and advocate for the interests of offenders
• 2.3Gather information about a range of suitable community services and check for currency, accuracy and relevance
• 2.4Clarify protocol and guidelines for access to programs and involve offenders in determining suitability and preferences

3 Encourage responsibility and participation

• 3.1Confirm that the objectives of programs meet specific offender requirements
• 3.2Acknowledge the responsibilities of offenders in determining and achieving their personal goals and reinforce this throughout implementation strategies and procedures
• 3.3Identify and assess offender obstacles and potential resistance to cooperating with service provision to determine appropriate strategies
• 3.4Encourage and support offenders through appropriate allocation of resources and services and routine review of progress
• 3.5Support and maintain the active involvement of offenders in the implementation and review of program goals and strategies

4 Evaluate and report on program effectiveness

• 4.1Ensure offenders who are participating in programs are supported through minimal disruption to attendance
• 4.2Investigate issues preventing program participation or completion and recommend appropriate response
• 4.3Organise structured opportunities for offender feedback and provide reports on progress
• 4.4Encourage constructive, honest, relevant and comprehensive offender participation in meetings
• 4.5Provide accurate reports in required timeframe that contain honest, complete and substantiated information and recommendations
• 4.6Monitor program objectives and outcomes against agreed plan, objectives and key performance indicators (KPI’s)
• 4.7Actively seek feedback from offenders and others involved and use this to inform the design of the program
• 4.8Identify and assess proposed changes, discuss with relevant stakeholders and implement where determined suitable
• 4.9Provide program reporting requirements within specified timeframes in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

What does an assessment tool for CSCINT009 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CSCINT009 needs to address all 47 unit components: 4 elements with 24 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 17 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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