Diploma of Youth Justice - CHC50513

IKON Institute of Australia

Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 03581E

This qualification reflects the role of youth justice workers who supervise young people who have been directed by the justice system to be in the care and direction of authorised community and government agencies. Workers at this level may have some supervisory responsibility for other staff.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Structure

14units: 10 core
4 elective

Subjects

Maintain an effective community sector work environment
Participate in workplace health and safety
Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and-or other drugs issues
Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
Respond to needs of youth justice clients
Promote and respond to workplace diversity
Interact with the legal system to protect children
Undertake case management
Work with people with mental health issues
Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication
Work with clients with unique needs
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
Work in the youth justice environment
Support self-directed physical health and wellbeing
Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in youth justice system
Develop and support youth justice team
Provide services to clients with complex needs
Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
Manage service response to young people in crisis
Maintain legal and ethical work practices