Adult Court Services Intern

Delaware, County of•Delaware, OH

About The Position

The Adult Court Services internship offers motivated criminal justice students an opportunity to learn case management, court procedures, and evidence-based practices for supervising individuals on community control. Interns support the Delaware County Adult Court Services Department’s mission to promote community safety by holding individuals accountable, supporting positive behavior change, and guiding rehabilitation through vigilant community supervision. Applicants must be students at an accredited educational institution, preferably studying criminal justice, criminology, or psychology, and must have no criminal record. The role calls for integrity, reliability, and respect.

Requirements

Be a student at an accredited educational institution.
Have no criminal record.
Demonstrate integrity and reliability.
Be respectful in carrying out the department’s mission.

Nice To Haves

Study criminal justice, criminology, or psychology.

Responsibilities

Observe probation officers during client meetings, field visits, court hearings, and home visits.
Assist with intake, client file maintenance, and data entry.
Help draft, organize, or research information for pre-sentence investigations and violation reports.
Participate in interviewing clients to assess needs, risks, and compliance with court orders.
Observe cognitive-behavioral group programming or educational classes.
Generate individualized case plans using the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) in conjunction with outside treatment agencies.
Monitor court costs and restitution payments as ordered by the sentencing judge.
Use evidence-based cognitive behavioral interventions to facilitate pro-social skills.
Gather statistics to ensure intervention dosage is appropriate to the offender’s risk level.
Perform other duties as assigned.