Intern

Alternatives, Inc. • Billings, MT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Internship with Alternatives, Inc. will allow the Intern to grow and learn the corrections industry. Alternatives, Inc. is seeking an intern looking to learn and assist in a variety of areas within the Agency. The internship should be a mutually beneficial role for the intern to expand their educational knowledge and for the agency to flourish. Interns are expected to assist as needed and uphold confidentiality standards, based on Agency policy. Interns will receive guidance, training, and mentoring from professionals in planning and carrying out various activities, tasks, and assignments. Note: Alternatives, Inc. has paid and unpaid internships depending on availability, specific role, and department in Agency. If you have questions regarding our internships, please reach out to [email protected] or call Susan at 406.294.9609, ext. 340 Online Application not needed for unpaid internships.

Requirements

• High School diploma; Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program.
• Ability to communicate with offenders in a firm, empathetic fashion.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills
• Proficient computer skills Including Microsoft Office
• A current valid Montana drivers license.
• Ability to pass Federal workplace drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Ability to pass background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with offenders and/or experience working in a residential treatment facility.
• Ability to type 40 words per minute.
• Experience in word processing and database management.
• Experience and demonstrated ability in records management.

Responsibilities

• Perform security functions in-line with our Client Advisor position. Security functions include - Head counts, pat-downs, UAs, Breath-Alcohol testing, and more.
• Check residents and visitors in and out of the facility.
• Monitor residential units, halls, and help manage requests.
• Notify treatment/case management staff of resident issues through use of incident reports.
• Be aware of restrictions that apply to some residents (i.e., Sex Offenders, Violent Offenders, and Offenders with Temporary Restraining Orders).
• Read the shift notes daily to keep informed of resident issues.
• Intervene and assist in resident crisis management.
• Shadow Case Management team and sit in on groups, one-on-one meetings, and team meetings.
• Observe intakes and orientation groups.
• Oversee residents use of SOD office hours (as applicable to department).
• Assist with documentation, paperwork, scanning, faxing and uploading.
• Assist residents as needed when on the residential floor (as applicable per facility).
• Observe Counselor and/or Staff-led group or individual sessions with residents and/or clients.
• Observe assessments, treatment-planning sessions, groups, and other applicable tasks.
• Observe, learn, and understand applicable principles based on position and department.
• Help with documentation, filing, and clerical needs.
• Attend meetings as available and requested.
• Assist with clerical duties – scanning, uploading, and filing.
• Help update online databases with current documents.
• Help update forms as needed.
• Answer calls and direct as appropriate.
• Help with incoming faxes. Route appropriately.
• Assist HR team with filing, scanning, uploading, and other clerical needs.
• Assist HR Generalist with reference checks.
• Assist HR Training and Development with putting together training materials, training set up, and more.
• Help with Employment verifications.
• Observe HR Compliance tasks including – FMLA, Unemployment, Worker’s Comp, and more.
• Observe and help in variety of HR tasks as needed, assigned, and arise.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED