Course Title: Undertake case-management in a justice environment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2016

Course Code: JUST5716

Course Title: Undertake case-management in a justice environment

School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6124 - Advanced Diploma of Justice

Course Contact: Irene Pagliarella, Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4581

Course Contact Email: irene.pagliarella@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Workshop Educators: Melissa Brown and Iren Citler.

Available Tuesday by appointment - Building 37.4.13.

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Successful completion of, or demonstrated equivalence to, the following units of competency:

VU20861 Apply criminal law within justice environments
VU20862 Work with family violence contexts within justice environments
VU20863 Work with culturally diverse clients within justice environments
VU20864 Work with conflict resolution and mediation processes within justice environments
VU20865 Apply management and leadership within justice environments

And ONE of the following electives:

LGACOM406A Investigate alleged breaches of legislation and prepare documentation
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to conduct client assessment, plan, implement and monitor suitable case‐management for clients within justice contexts.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU20858 Undertake case-management in a justice environment

Element:

1. Review case-management process in legal environments

Performance Criteria:

Review case-management process in legal environments
Performance Criteria: 1.1 Current approaches to case-management processes are researched and critically analysed
1.2 Complex client issues are identified and feasible responses in justice contexts researched
1.3 Complex legal, ethical and budgetary issues pertaining to aspects of case-management process are addressed
1.4 Processes for monitoring and changing case-management plan are established according to organisation requirements and in consultation with relevant people.

Element:

2. Conduct client assessment

Performance Criteria:

2.3 Critical review of assessment processes and protocols is undertaken to inform preparation for assessment
2.4 Client is interviewed using communication strategies to assist client engagement and collaboration
2.5 Appropriate referrals, information and advocacy are provided in accordance with ethical, organisational and legislative requirements
2.6 Client assessment information is recorded in accordance with ethical, organisational and legislative requirements

Element:

3. Develop and implement case-management plan

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Relevant client assessment information is accessed and used to inform case-management plan
3.2 Client management plan is developed, and goals set, in conjunction with client
3.3 Level of case-management support required to implement case-management plan is estimated in consultation with relevant people
3.4 Collaborative relationships with other support/treatment services are developed and maintained to ensure high-quality client outcomes
 

Element:

4. Monitor and review case-management

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Planned services, support and resources are regularly monitored against planned goals and objectives
4.2 Periodic adjustments to services, supports and resources, as required to best meet client-identified goals, are implemented
4.3 Client outcomes are evaluated, where possible in conjunction with client, and in consultation with relevant people
4.4 Findings are used to inform future practice


Learning Outcomes


On completion of the course, you will be able to:
• Develop and implement a case‐management plan for a client within a justice context
• Monitor a case‐management process using evaluation of outcomes to inform future practice
• Provide evidence of knowledge of case‐management processes and approaches
• Provide evidence of knowledge of relevant legislative and statutory requirements


Details of Learning Activities

You will participate in a variety of learning activities (in class and out of class).

These may include the following;
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• practical demonstrations
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• group projects
• peer learning
• guest lecture/presentation
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• research
• independent project based work
• group activities/projects
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
 


Teaching Schedule

Week One
Lecture: Overview of Case Management in justice environments. Course Outline & Assessment Requirements.
Case Management Principles – cornerstone of case management practice.
Workshop
Getting to know each other
Case management models
Course Guides and Assessment tasks

Week Two
Lecture: Applying theory to case management including interviews with client groups
Workshop
Case Management Principles
Case vignettes and interview practice/role plays


Week Three
Lecture: Applying theory to case management including interviews with client groups
Workshop
Case Management Principles
Case vignettes and interview practice/role plays

Week Four
Lecture: Applying theory to case management including interviews with client groups
Workshop
Case vignettes and interview practice/role plays
Formative Assessment – interview feedback


SEMESTER BREAK

Week 5 Interviewing skills, making assessments and client engagement

Week Six
Lecture: Cognitive behavioural approaches in case management including interviews with client groups
Workshop
Case vignettes and interview practice

Week Seven
Lecture: Problem solving – and working with clients with mental illness
Workshop
Case vignettes and interview practice/role plays
Final Discussion of Interview assessment task


Week Eight
Lecture: Impact of Trauma and interventions
Workshop
Development of Case Management Plans


Week Nine
Lecture: Risk Assessment and Risk Management and importance of case notes
Workshop
Case vignettes and risk assessment

Week Ten
Lecture: Interventions and case management with sex offenders
Workshop
Case Vignettes and Risk Assessment
Discussion re Assessment 3

Week Eleven
Lecture: Working with Violent clients
Workshop
Case Vignette
Discussion of the final assessment- how will you include information from the study program in you vignette

Week Twelve
Lecture: Supervision (educative, supportive, administrative)
Workshop
Discussion of final assessment- + ensuring that you are aware of the way you need to refer to supervision in this assessment

NOTE: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain competency.
You are expected to attend all scheduled classes and some classes will have sessions that are compulsory to attend (please see individual course guides). If you cannot attend a class you should advise your RMIT Educator, as RMIT monitors all student attendance.
As a student, competency is demonstrated through both knowledge and practical skills relevant to the course content and within the classroom environment. Engagement with educators and other students is critical to you maximising learning opportunities and achieving satisfactory results. Participation in classroom discussion and activities will allow educators to apply observational assessment during role-plays, exercises and assignments and provide you with feedback.
Absence from class can seriously limit your ability to pass or achieve good results. You may be asked to attend a meeting to explain more than three absences from a subject and enter into a negotiated plan of action with your Educator. This meeting is recommended as an early intervention approach that may possibly identify any underlying issues which may be affecting your attendance and identify support that RMIT may be able to give you.
Clearly, non-attendance at an assessment will result in failure of that assessment. If your academic progress is reviewed, a good class attendance may be helpful in showing evidence of your commitment to your studies in Justice.
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

There is no prescribed text. Weekly essential readings will be provided.


References

All required readings and case studies will be available either:
Via My RMIT/Studies Blackboard
Handed out in class as a hard copy
Accessible by CD/DVD
Via the internet/assigned website
Accessible via the RMIT Library

References
GUSS Skills Central (http://gussskillscentral.edu.au/) is a site developed specifically for students in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at RMIT. It provides links to a range of resources for supporting student work on assessments and negotiating university studies more generally.


Other Resources

PowerPoint for the lectures will generally be made available before class, however these are not a replacement for attending lectures. Lectures will include additional information, especially related to interviewing skills, activities or visual material, which will not be available through Blackboard.
 


Overview of Assessment

Assessments may incorporate a variety of methods including role plays, observations, lectures, tutorials, class discussion, reports, group/individual training workshops, and audio-visual presentations.

 

Assessment

Assessment Type

Word limit or equivalent

Assessment (Formative)

Workshop scenarios - Triad interview models (weekly)

 N/A

Assessment One

Critique of Case Management Theories

1000 words

 Assessment Two

 Interview and Critical Reflection

1000 words

Assessment Three

Risk Assessment and Contact Journal

1800 words

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.

A student charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=c15i3ciaq8ca


Assessment Tasks

The assessable tasks are as follows:


Formative Assessments will consist of weekly workshop activity from week 2 – week 7, that will assist with Summative Assessment One, Two and Three. This will be based on the performance criteria of the applicable elements. You will have the opportunity to receive general feedback and make adjustments/improvements to the areas you are not competent in.


Summative Assessment Task ONE: Critique Three Case Management Theories (1,000 words)
You will be provided with the theories to analyse and one will be compulsory. You will be asked to relate these to case management work with specific clients (details of these clients will be provided to you). The nominated theories will be provided to you in Week Two.
Due Date: 1/4/2016 by 11.59 (Blackboard).


Summative Assessment Task TWO Interview + reflections - this must be written under prescribed headings below- this is not negotiable. Failure to do this will result in a loss of marks.
You will practice interviewing from the first workshop so that you can do well and have fun in this assessment task.
You will be required to undertake an interview and submit this on the Blackboard. You will be given a number of case vignettes to choose from. You will be required to do an initial interview and assess the major issues the client presents with.
You will then need to provide written reflections (1000 words) on
What did you learn during the interview process?
What did not go well in your interview?
What would you do differently next time?
How did you apply the principles of case management?


Further information about this assessment task will be discussed in the early classes. While you will have the opportunity to practice interviewing in the workshop, this exercise will take place outside class time. This will be submitted via the drop box (Written format and a USB of Interview recording).


Due Date: 29th April 2016 (by 5pm in the Drop Box).


Assessment Task Three - Written assessment – Case Vignette (1800 words). This must be written under prescribed headings below- this is not negotiable. Failure to do this will result in a loss of marks.
The word count does not include the contact book/list of services that you need to submit separately. This can be whatever length that you choose!

Case vignettes will be provided. You will be able to choose from a range of case vignettes which will be provided to you in your workshops. You will be expected to conduct an assessment and cover the following issues/areas -please note that there may be slight variation in the headings on the vignette you choose – if this is the case respond to those headings on the vignette:
• A summary of the major risk issues and or problems that the client is currently facing
• A brief outline of the Case Management Plan - should incorporate a brief cultural plan and genogram to assist with the management of the client’s risk issues?
• Discuss the theories that are relevant to the risk assessment/ analysis
• Determine what possible strategies could be used to assist the client in the resolution of his/her issues and or problems?
• How will supervision be utilised to assist the assessment report?
• Determine what community links and networks would need to be made to assist the client (a summary of community resources that could be utilised needs to be provided here – it may be valuable to commence a contact book – a strategy suggested by a practitioner in the field)?
You must be mindful of not ’overworking’ your client – This will be discussed further in class. There is an expectation that you will work in groups during class time to pool ideas and possible solutions. An individual paper however needs to be submitted. The outline for this paper will be discussed in class.


Due Date: 27th May 2016 (by 11.59pm via Blackboard)


Students must demonstrate competency IN ALL assessment tasks to pass this subject.


Assessment Matrix

This is available via MyRMIT/Studies.


The assessments have been designed to cover all Learning Outcomes and will be graded in accordance with RMIT’s Mark Table which is as follows:
• CHD Competent with High Distinction
• CDI Competent with Distinction
• CC Competent with Credit
• CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
• NYC Not Yet Competent
• DNS Did not Submit for Assessment


Grades which apply to course delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (not-graded)


• CA Competency Achieved
• NYC Not Yet Competent
• DNS Did Not Submit For Assessment

 

Assessment Format

As a student of the Justice VE program, it is expected that you adhere to the following criteria regarding essays/research/reports;
1. For ADVANCED DIPLOMA each written assessment task/s – up to 2500 words, 6 academic references and ONE in-text citation per paragraph.
2. A paragraph is usually between 200 – 250 words.
3. A sentence is usually between 20 - 25 words.
4. American Psychological Association (APA) Referencing Style is the EXPECTED referencing style for the school of Criminal Justice (VE).
5. We highly recommend that all students download a copy of the APA Referencing Guide which is available on the Blackboard or purchase a Pocket Guide to APA style from the campus bookshop.
6. APA Referencing system is to be used and all in-text citations must be recorded according to APA standards.
7. An academic reference is a scholarly source (journal articles that are peer reviewed, a published book, an approved government or organisation website etc.).
8. Written reports, research projects or essays are to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and familiarity with the prescribed or negotiated topics
9. It is expected that all submitted work will be well written, with clear and consistent grammar, expression and punctuation. It must be well structured and address the issues raised in the chosen topic in a logical ordered and organised manner.
10. Written submissions must demonstrate appropriate preparation, reading and research.
11. Double or 1.5 spacing and a font size of 10-12 must be used in either Arial or Times Roman. Do not submit double paged assessments.
12. All assignments to be submitted via the Drop Box (Building 37, level 2) and submitted via email to the Advanced Diploma email address to verify submission justice.ve.assignments@rmit.edu.au. Assessments must be submitted by 5pm (close of business).
13. Written assessments will also be submitted with a Turnitin Report attached (as instructed by your Educator).

Other Information

Other Information:
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students.
 

Cover Sheet for Submissions

You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of implications of plagiarism.
Please refer to the following link for on-line submission statements;
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/teaching/technology/esubmission

Cover sheets do NOT form part of your word limit for written assessment tasks.

Assignment Submissions:

The submission of assessments on the due date is the responsibility solely of the student. Students should not leave assignment preparation until the last minute and must plan their workloads so as to be able to meet advertised or notified deadlines.
If you have not been granted an extension or special consideration, you need to submit any work that has been completed on the due date.
The penalty for assignments submitted late will be 10% of the maximum mark per day late or part thereof.
Weekends and holidays will attract the same penalty as weekdays.
Assignments that are late by 7 days or more will not be marked and will be awarded zero.


Attendance

It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Applying for an Extension
Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. Speak with your teacher or course coordinator regarding applying for an extension.
Applying for Special Consideration
If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see:
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration


Academic Integrity
Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.

If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity
The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing


Plagiarism and Collusion
Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.


Examples of plagiarism include:
1. Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
2. Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
3. Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
4. Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
5. Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
6. Copying a whole or any part of another student’s work; and
7. Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
8. Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.

For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy – http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 – and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations – http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93

Plagiarism Software
The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com

Complaints Procedure:
RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.
Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.

Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy
Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf

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