College Intern - Circuit Court Casework Services
$38,709–$45,157 year
On-sitePontiac, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Monitor court-ordered compliance, document progress, and support youth as they complete required programs or services. Observe courtroom proceedings to learn how probation officers present cases and collaborate with judges and attorneys. Participate in client interviews and mentorship activities to help families navigate the juvenile justice process. Assist in drafting court reports, organizing documentation, and preparing materials for hearings or case reviews. Communicate with clients, families, service providers, schools, and community agencies to collect or share information relevant to case progress. Work on special projects such as researching recidivism trends, analyzing program outcomes, and assisting with data collection. Shadow probation officers to gain practical experience in case management and community engagement. Utilize department-specific software and databases to support casework, documentation, and data analysis. This internship offers hands-on exposure to juvenile probation work within Oakland County's Casework Services Department, providing opportunities to build transferable skills in casework support and public service.
Required Qualifications
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with status as a freshman or sophomore status
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with status as a junior/senior status
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in a graduate degree program
Desired Qualifications
- Reasonable ability to present ideas effectively, either orally or in writing
- Reasonable ability to utilize personal computer programs and other data processing capabilities
- Reasonable ability to utilize current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and Internet software
- Knowledge of program analysis, evaluation, research methods and statistics
- Ability to plan and complete assignments within deadlines
- Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with policies and procedures
- Ability to recognize and correct departures from operating practices and procedures
- Ability to initiate improvements in operations
- Ability to perform standardized and statistical computations
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