Probation Services Intern

Yakima County

1d•$18

About The Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Extra Help Intern to support our team with assisting probation counselors with various tasks, filing/data entry, shadowing supervision appointments, processing treatment reports, and may be assigned to special court projects. This internship provides hands-on experience and an opportunity to develop valuable skills in the practices and procedures of misdemeanant court community supervision.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an accredited college program in relevant field: Law and Justice, Psychology/Sociology or Social Work
Familiar with basic computer programs; Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Maintain confidentiality
Teamwork
Must have an interest in working in Law and Justice
Must have an interest in social work with justice involved individuals

Responsibilities

Filing/Data Entry: File treatment reports, petitions, and monthly check-in forms into the unit's Case Management System.
Attend Court proceedings: May attend Court proceedings for failure to comply hearings and Therapeutic Court sessions.
Shadow probation appointments: Attend intake, assessment, and supervision appointments. Exposure to risk assessment tools and the risk, need, and responsivity process. Will observe how to create case plans and use motivational interviewing with clients.
Community collaboration: Interact with community partners, treatment agencies, law enforcement officials, and Court professionals.
System operations: Learn to use and become proficient with the unit's case management system, LawBase, and other Court programs; JABS, JBRS, On Base, Box, etc.
Additional Duties as assigned: May be asked to assist in special projects

Benefits

Washington State Paid Sick Leave
Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Coverage
Basic Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA- VEBA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Voluntary Benefits – vision, term life, critical illness, disability and other insurance plans
Washington State Retirement Plan (DRS)
457 Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays and Sick Leave