This unit describes the skills required to facilitate therapeutic group processes, create a safe emotional environment, support the expression of individual goals, and support progress to achieve individual goals related to offending behaviour.

This unit may apply to staff actively involved in the facilitation of group work that aims to address offending behaviour. The role may be carried out in a custodial environment or community program setting. With contextualisation this unit may apply in other contexts.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to interacting with offenders, running group programs and use of resources.

A person working in this role is mostly autonomous and draws upon support from a range of established and new resources. The role is complex, involving application of high level communication and analysis skills.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.