Community Corrections Admin Referral Intern or Volunteer – Unpaid

Hybrid once established. Joe Pelle Center of alternative sentencing, 6230 Airport Rd, Boulder, CO.

Meetings held bi-weekly in-person on Tuesday mornings 7:30am-10am (a current intern is attending those, so they are not mandatory for this posting at this time). The meetings are fascinating though and attendance is encouraged if possible!

Objectives of the Program: Community Corrections consists of professional and volunteer board members who, after reviewing cases, recommend potential clients from DOC and diversion for acceptance into the Joe Pelle Center for alternative sentencing. More information on the JPC can be found at: https://bouldercounty.gov/safety/community-justice-services/alternative-sentencing-facility/

Responsibilities:

Schedule interviews with clients/applicants, schedule guests (support for families of potential clients, client attorneys, etc.) for board meetings. We prefer you attend bi-weekly Tuesday morning (7:30-10am) Community Corrections board meetings to fully appreciate and experience the work, and take minute notes. Send meeting notes, and results on acceptance/denial to the courts and interested parties.

Work closely with ComCor staff on weekly deadlines. Update computer records of applicants and complete paperwork for referrals. Interact with JPC staff, board members, public defender’s office, the courts, Probation, District Attorney’s office and community agencies.

Min. age: 21.

Excellent attention to detail, good time management. Proficient with Microsoft 365, ability to learn internal databases. Ability to work and communicate respectfully and effectively with professional staff, volunteer board members, and other agencies.

Knowledge of, and interest in, the criminal justice system. Good written and verbal skills. Ability to be flexible and handle multiple tasks; work well independently and as a team member.

Student volunteers or interns must have achieved senior level of college, or grad level studies. Non-academic applicants with admin work history, proven reliability, and an interest in the process are encouraged to apply. Spanish language abilities are helpful but not required.

Training is one-on-one with staff. Ongoing trainings may be offered as they are made available.

Benefits To The Volunteer or Intern: Hands-on experience in various aspects of criminal justice system and government processes and relationships. Gain knowledge of community corrections. Engage and assist staff and board with opportunities for ongoing learning. Exposure to a range of clients, justice system programs and community agencies.

Mary Eldred, JSVP Coordinator

jsvp@bouldercounty.gov

303-441-3718

Email Mary Eldred at JSVP@bouldercounty.gov requesting an application, instructions and link.

Submit an accurate and complete application including resume and three current references’ email addresses. You agree to a background check when you submit the application.

Once we receive the references, a background check and vetting will be completed before sending full application documents to the appropriate supervisor. If initially approved to move forward, the applicant will be contacted for an interview by the supervisor.

If approved and accepted, fingerprinting must be completed before beginning the position.

Specific materials, technology and orientation will occur after fingerprinting is complete.