Jail Education and Transition Reentry Intern - Unpaid

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Jail Education and Transition Reentry Intern – Unpaid

Application or Registration Deadline:	01/02/2024
Opportunity Type:	Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Department:	Community Services
Category:	Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Time Commitment & Minimum Age:	12-15 hours per week - 9-month minimum commitment. Min. age 21.
Location:	Community Justice Services unit in the Boulder County Jail – Airport Rd., Boulder, CO
Program Summary:	The Jail Education & Transitions program (JET) is based in the Boulder County Jail as part of the division of Community Justice Services (CJS) in Community Services of Boulder County. This work involves case management and group support so clients can work through both internal processes and prepare themselves on a foundational level to be successful when re-entering the community. We offer a combination of evidence-based practices while incorporating mindfulness and trauma-informed techniques into our program. We also collaborate with the Sheriff’s Office Jail-Based Behavioral Health Services team (JBBS).
Duties and Responsibilities:	As an intern, you would have the opportunity to do both individual and group re-entry work with our male and female adult clients who reside in a dorm setting. You will help clients prepare to transition out of jail and back into the community. This position will connect clients to services o meet their individualized needs and will develop relationships with community partners to better connect clients with services. The JET Program has a fast-paced work environment, and we seek talented interns who crave learning new skills and aren’t afraid to tackle ever-evolving situations. As an intern you will get to work with a variety of CJS and Jail staff, while working on projects that help our program to grow. Typical work tasks: Meet clients needing re-entry and assist with basic needs such as obtaining a birth certificate, identification card, applications for public assistance programs such as Medicaid, food assistance, housing assistance, etc. Support clients who are job searching assisting with job applications, resumés, interview skills, etc. Build relationships with community resource providers and help establish pathways for clients to access services with greater ease. Connect clients with other community resource providers for needs such as childcare assistance, emergency clothing or food, employment training, elder services, etc. Transport adult clients to appointments such as meetings for public assistance, job interviews, mental health appointments, etc. Supervision for academic program interns in this position would be provided by CJS staff as available.
Qualifications and Requirements:	What We Require: -Demonstrated maturity, good boundaries, and solid communication skills. -Senior in college or completed BA in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work. -Minimum 21 years of age. Minimum 9-month commitment; 12-15 hours of service each week in the Boulder County Jail and in the community. -Valid driver’s license and current insurance – No DUI/DWAI within past 5 years -Screening process includes a formal interview. Agree to background check and fingerprinting. Sign a confidentiality agreement. Attend all initial trainings/orientations. -Have some flexibility in schedule to drive clients to appointments, explain resources, discuss stability priorities, connect client with needed resources and create a relationship with them to promote success as they re-enter our community. -Be passionate about equity for post-incarcerated members of our community. -Ability to work with individuals in the criminal justice system Graduate students will be supervised appropriately depending on the requirements of the academic program. We value all interns and go the extra mile to make sure you receive a meaningful learning experience. This is an unpaid internship.
Training Dates and Information:	Training will be customized to the chosen intern and will include shadowing and collaboration with jail deputies and other Boulder County Sheriff Office staff. A mandatory jail orientation is required.
Additional Information:	Position is open until filled. Apply early!
Contact:	Mary Eldred Justice System Volunteer Program Coordinator jsvp@bouldercounty.gov Phone 303.441.3718
Application Process:	Send an email of inquiry requesting the application instructions/link to: Mary Eldred, Justice System Volunteer Coordinator: jsvp@bouldercounty.gov After receiving the application with complete information, a background check will be performed and reference requests sent. A screening interview, formal interview, and fingerprinting are required of the chosen candidate. The position is open until filled. Apply early!