ORIENTATION
OPENERS
OPENERS
How many days from case assignment must the orientation be completed?
14
What must be restrained during home contacts?
Children or Pets
Pets
TRUE or FALSE.
The assessment interview guide must be filled out completely and thoroughly every time.
TRUE.
The State approved interview guide must be used and all questions should be answered completely.
TRUE or FALSE:
Feedback must be completed on all court cases.
TRUE.
If a client scores low or low moderate, the PO should schedule the next visit for feedback. If a client scores moderate or higher, a feedback session is completed using the assessment summary worksheet (ASW).
Case plans must be completed on all clients.
FALSE
Case plans must be completed on all moderate, high, and very high court cases.
TRUE OR FALSE:
The Probation Officer shall ask the client his/her expectations and what the client hopes to achieve while on probation.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE:
A Probation Officer shall always do a drive-by prior to beginning a home visit.
TRUE
As the officer arrives at the residence, he/she shall do a drive-by in an attempt to observe the structure and any individuals who may be visibly present at the home.
TRUE OR FALSE:
You shall document the use of collateral sources in verifying information used in the assessment process.
TRUE
You should write on the assessment or document in Tracker collateral resources used in scoring.
All authorizations for release of information shall be sent out during the orientation and will be used in scoring.
Name the form that the PO completes which identifies the client's problem/need areas, risk levels, primary areas driving the client's criminal behavior, barriers to success, and strengths/incentives.
Assessment Summary Worksheet (ASW)
TRUE or FALSE
You should work on at least 2 high risk areas at a time in your case plan.
FALSE
You should only focus on one high risk area at a time.
Name the 3 Goals of the Orientation Interview.
1. Build Rapport.
2. Set Expectations for the Client.
3. Give the Client the Opportunity to Ask Questions.
Name 2 Reasons to Request a Home Contact Waiver.
Client have violent tendencies.
Threats have been made toward PO or others.
Instability of Client's Mental Health making Client Unpredictable.
What percentage of time should an override be used on the risk assessment tool?
10% or less
The PO must document why the risk score is being overridden, then staff the case with the supervisor. The supervisor will approve the override in UCCI and document it Tracker.
The override should be limited to one risk level.
How many days from case assignment does the PO have to complete the Feedback session with the client?
90 Days
To score Exceeds on the Performance Element, complete this step within 60 days of case assignment.
Name the 4 parts of the structured office visit.
Check in
Review
Intervention
Homework
Using the structured office visit will assist in moving the case plan forward and setting homework goals for next visit. This is your case plan.
Name 3 Forms that are always reviewed and signed during the Orientation.
Receipt of Order
Rights of Offender
Audio and Video Waiver
How often are home visits required for the following supervision levels:
LOW
MODERATE
HIGH
VERY HIGH
LOW=0
MODERATE=Every 6 Months
HIGH=Every Other Month
VERY HIGH=Every Month
Name 2 Things the PO must do prior to completing the assessment interview.
1. Have client complete the self report.
2. Explain the assessment and what to expect.
3. Clearly document that the PO reviewed the self report prior to conducting the interview.
TRUE OR FALSE
The Probation Officer should quote the client in the assessment summary worksheet.
TRUE
This holds the client accountable for what he/she has said. The ASW should be written in language the client understands.
Name the "Big 3" Primary Need Areas to work on in your case plan.
1. Attitudes
2. Personality
3. Peers
Orientation Tracker documentation must include 8 things. Name 5 of them.
Officer discussed the "probation process" with the client.
Officer discussed the "expectations of probation".
Officer discussed the "goals of probation".
Officer asked what the "client's expectations of probation".
Officer asked the "client's goals of probation".
Officer shared the "role and responsibilities".
Officer shared "what is negotiable and non-negotiable".
Officer "explained confidentiality and limitations of it".
Name 3 Ways to Score Exceeds on the Home Visit Performance Element.
1. Document the visit in clear and exceptional detail
2. Note the condition of the home.
3. List other people present during visit.
4. Schedule multiple home contacts in the same geographical area on the same day.
Name 3 Collateral Sources used in the risk assessment phase of intake.
Home Contact-Assess the environment, the living arrangements, and the other occupants in the home.
School Records
Employment-Current and History; Source of Income
Treatment/Social Service Agency Involvement
Name the three primary criminogenic need areas that you should always case plan around.
Anti-Social Thinking
Anti-Social Peers
Your case plan objectives should be SMART. What does SMART stand for?
S-Specific
M-Measurable
A-Achievable
R-Realistic
T-Timely