TDCJ Core Comprehensive Test
Questions and Answers
Drug/Alcohol Testing Key Steps - ANSWER-Review PSV 35 Form with Clients and
Sign, Confirm Medications or Substance use, Label and Observe Collection (UA/Swab),
Dispose of Samples or Prepare for Confirmation per Policy, Update Results OIMS (3
BDs), Maintain Professional and Confidentiality
Home Visits Goals - ANSWER-Verify Residence, Build Rapport Client/Family, Observe
Surroundings, Assess Living Style
Home Visits Key Steps - ANSWER-Residence Verification, Enter and Engage with
Client, Observe Area and Comment if Needed, Follow Up with Necessary Referrals
New Arrival Intake Goals - ANSWER-Establish First Contact, Explain Supervision
Requirements and Conditions of Release
New Arrival Intake Key Steps - ANSWER-Ensure Clients Understands Conditions,
Discuss Fees and Payment Methods, Know Client Needs and Program Referrals and
RID, Conduct Alcohol/Drug Testing, Give Written Report Instructions and Take Client
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Pre-Revocation Hearing Goals - ANSWER-Ensure Compliance with Statues and
Policies (code 508 and PD/POP 4.2.1) during Hearing/Waiver Packet Preparation
Pre-Revocation Hearing Key Steps - ANSWER-Confirm Parole Certificates and
Warrants are Current, Review PSV48 Rights of Offender and Violation Reports for
Accuracy, include all Supporting documents (no Offense), include violations,
interventions, pending charges, successes and challenges, deliver hearing packets (3-5
days before), Complete hearings and results within 3 business days of board's decision.
Program Referrals Goals - ANSWER-Identify and Make Appropriate Program referrals,
Verify Attendance, Track Completion
Program Referrals Key Steps - ANSWER-Make Referrals within Policy (5 days and 3
days for OIMS entry), Verify and Update Attendance in OIMS, Excuse and Close
Referrals Properly
Summary of TRAS Goals - ANSWER-Identify the proper risk and needs for the client to
be properly supervised
Summary of TRAS Key Steps - ANSWER-Purpose: Identify risk, need and
responsiveness for client supervision
Questions and Answers
Drug/Alcohol Testing Key Steps - ANSWER-Review PSV 35 Form with Clients and
Sign, Confirm Medications or Substance use, Label and Observe Collection (UA/Swab),
Dispose of Samples or Prepare for Confirmation per Policy, Update Results OIMS (3
BDs), Maintain Professional and Confidentiality
Home Visits Goals - ANSWER-Verify Residence, Build Rapport Client/Family, Observe
Surroundings, Assess Living Style
Home Visits Key Steps - ANSWER-Residence Verification, Enter and Engage with
Client, Observe Area and Comment if Needed, Follow Up with Necessary Referrals
New Arrival Intake Goals - ANSWER-Establish First Contact, Explain Supervision
Requirements and Conditions of Release
New Arrival Intake Key Steps - ANSWER-Ensure Clients Understands Conditions,
Discuss Fees and Payment Methods, Know Client Needs and Program Referrals and
RID, Conduct Alcohol/Drug Testing, Give Written Report Instructions and Take Client
Photo
Pre-Revocation Hearing Goals - ANSWER-Ensure Compliance with Statues and
Policies (code 508 and PD/POP 4.2.1) during Hearing/Waiver Packet Preparation
Pre-Revocation Hearing Key Steps - ANSWER-Confirm Parole Certificates and
Warrants are Current, Review PSV48 Rights of Offender and Violation Reports for
Accuracy, include all Supporting documents (no Offense), include violations,
interventions, pending charges, successes and challenges, deliver hearing packets (3-5
days before), Complete hearings and results within 3 business days of board's decision.
Program Referrals Goals - ANSWER-Identify and Make Appropriate Program referrals,
Verify Attendance, Track Completion
Program Referrals Key Steps - ANSWER-Make Referrals within Policy (5 days and 3
days for OIMS entry), Verify and Update Attendance in OIMS, Excuse and Close
Referrals Properly
Summary of TRAS Goals - ANSWER-Identify the proper risk and needs for the client to
be properly supervised
Summary of TRAS Key Steps - ANSWER-Purpose: Identify risk, need and
responsiveness for client supervision
