Unpaid internship for MSW grad students: DORS program (read on)
Application or Registration Deadline: | 09/09/2024 |
Opportunity Type: | Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity |
Department: | Community Services |
Category: | Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Human Services and Public Health |
Time Commitment & Minimum Age: | 12-24 hours per week depending on academic requirements for at least 9 months |
Location: | Boulder County Justice Center, Boulder County Jail, and out in the community. |
Program Summary: | The Diversion Opportunity for Resources and Stabilization (DORS) program is a joint initiative of the DA’s Office and Boulder County Community Justice Services that targets individuals involved with the criminal justice system who have unmet behavioral health needs. DORS Goal: Identify and address underlying needs by connecting participants to community-based services, to drive down risk factors associated with reoffending, to increase stability, and to repair harm from the crime. Restorative justice practices are used, when appropriate, as an intervention for diversion participants to address and repair the harm created by their offense. The DORS intern reports to the DORS Program Coordinator in Community Justice Services. The intern will be based at the Boulder Justice Center and works at the Boulder County Jail and in the community with individuals who are experiencing acute behavioral health and stabilization needs to provide screenings, connection to services, and targeted case management. Primary function: Shadow then provide intensive case management and assist DORS clients in speedy access to treatment through referrals and client advocacy, as well as supporting clients in accessing resources to increase quality of life and stability. Responsibilities also include providing program information to participants, building and maintaining connections to community resources; monitoring for engagement and program completion; utilizing restorative practices when appropriate, recordkeeping, and more. This dynamic internship works closely with Community Justice Services, diversion supervisors, prosecutors, law enforcement, community service providers, and other members of the community. |
Duties and Responsibilities: | Examples of Intern engagement:
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Qualifications and Requirements: | Qualifications
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are preferred:
Criminal background investigation and fingerprinting are required for this position. You must agree to Boulder County DEI, Confidentiality, Personnel and Policy Manual, and other policies. Supervision is provided by appropriate staff.
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Training Dates and Information: | Training is one-on-one after being accepted into the program. |
Additional Information: | We typically work Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm. Your academic schedule can generally be accommodated. |
Contact: | Mary Eldred JSVP@bouldercounty.gov 303-441-3718
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Application Process: | Send email inquiry to JSVP@bouldercounty.org. You will receive the online application link and instructions, along with the official position description (basically what is on this webpage). Submit the complete online application form (the link will be sent to you with instructions). Include 3 references, resume and statement of intent. I send out reference requests and receive those back. If initially approved, I send your documents on to the supervisor who will decide whether to interview you. They will also take next steps to schedule an interview. If selected and you accept, you will schedule fingerprinting with me at the Justice Center and start the onboarding process!
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