EPICS
What are the 4 components of an EPICS session?
Check In, Review, Intervention, Homework
Peace Bonds cannot be RS'd.
T/F
False. Peace Bonds follow the same rules as sentenced files with the exception of 810.1(1) and 810.2(1) Peace Bonds which cannot be processed under Reduced Supervision. (Policy Sec. 5.03.05)
You are still required to complete a Case Review if the client is in custody.
T/F
True. You may not be able to complete SPIn components if the assessment has not been completed, but a Case Review should still be completed as a way of tracking file progression.
Whose responsibility is it to clean the waiting room area after lunch hour workouts?
Those who used the room to workout
What does RNR stand for?
Risk Need Responsivity
What is the first step of completing a full SPIn assessment?
Completing the prescreen to determine if the client is LOW risk. (Policy Sec. 5.03.02)
When an RO end date is extended, you must complete a Case Review in lieu of a Termination Summary.
T/F
True.
What is the recommended distance to maintain between people?
6ft or 2m
What are the 5 EPICS interventions?
CBA, Behavior Chain, Cognitive Restructure, Structured Skill Building, Problem Solving
If your client is classified as LOW you must process them under Min RS or RS unless you receive SPO/Manager approval to continue supervision.
T/F
True. Eligible clients should be moved to Min RS and RS as soon as possible upon completion of a LOW risk assessment. Any eligible LOW files maintained on a caseload, regardless of the reason, require ORCA documented SPO or Manager approval to enable reporting to continue. (Policy Sec. 5.03.05)
On an RO Violation, which docket and occurrence numbers should be included?
a) Only the primary docket number and occ #
b) Only those still before the Court
c) All dockets/occ# referred to on the Legal Document regardless of whether or not they have bean dealt with in Court
d) Only dockets ending in P101001
c) All dockets/occ# referred to on the Legal Document regardless of whether or not they have bean dealt with in Court
Which areas of the office are included on the cleaning schedule and how often (per day) is each cleaned?
Kitchen - twice, 10:30 and 3:30
File Room - twice, 10:30 and 3:30
Entrance - once, 3:30
What does EPICS consider the top 3 Criminogenic needs to target?
Criminal Attitudes, Antisocial Personality, Antisocial Peers
Which of the following is not an eligibility requirement for RS?
a) No outstanding Criminal Charges
b) Reporting condition allows PO discretion (i.e. report as directed)
c) Positive CC within the past 45 days (with a person, not a piece of paper)
d) No mental health concerns
e) Be a Court Order under Alberta Jurisdiction (no courtesy supervision files)
f) For DV - must have completed counselling
g) LOW classification on SPIn
d) No mental health concerns
Mental health concerns are not a reason to hold onto a file. Mental Health concerns related to offending behavior (excluding depression/anxiety/victimization) should be referred to FACS. For all other mental health concerns, the client should be directed to seek treatment via their personal healthcare provider. Once referral or direction is given the client may be processed for Min RS or RS as is fit.
(Policy 5.03.05)
If a Case Review is due within __________ days of a previously completed Caseplan/Termination Summary/Transfer Summary you may enter a "refer to..." casenote in lieu of completing the Case Review.
a) 30
b) 60
c) 90
d) 120
e) Never
a) 30.
If more than 30 days has passed since the previously completed Case Work the Case Review must be completed in full.
What procedure should you follow if you are calling in sick?
1. Contact direct supervisor
2. If you experience ANY symptoms of COVID, take the online assessment and follow up with recommendations
3. Connect with supervisor to determine how to proceed
What are the 6 steps of teaching a Structured Skill?
1. Introduce the skill
2. Obtain client buy in
3. Teach the steps/Apply steps to client situation
4. Model skill
5. Have client Roleplay the skill
6. Provide Feedback
In cases where a sentenced legal or Peace Bond is closing and the client no longer has any active sentenced legals or Peace Bonds requiring supervision which components are required in the Termination Summary? (ie. the booking is closing or they will now only be supervised on RO)
a) Legal Information (Docket, Charges, Commencement, Expiry, Policy Reason for Closure)
b) Response to Supervision
c) Personal Circumstances
d)SPIn closure information
e) Address compliance with all Legal Requirements
f) All of the above
g) A,B, C, D
h) A & E only
f) All of the above should be included in these circumstances.
If only one legal is closing and supervision of another sentenced Order/Peace Bond is continuing you may do a briefer Term Summary including only a) and e). (Policy 5.03.07)
When should you send reporting instructions to an inmate in custody?
a) Upon assignment of a Delayed Probation
b) When the client received a new Order while in custody
c) When you take over a file from another PO and the client is in custody
d) As soon as a client enters custody
e) When a client appears on exception list under "admissions to custody with closed community legals"
f) All of the above
g) A, D, and E only
f) All of the above
These are all scenarios where reporting instructions should be sent to clients in custody.
What procedure should you follow if you are going home sick?
1. Advise direct supervisor
2. Clean workstation/go home.
3. Take online assessment if you are experiencing any COVID symptoms and follow recommendations
4. Connect with supervisor to determine how to proceed.