The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a motivated and compassionate undergraduate student to serve as an unpaid Victim Services intern. This internship provides hands-on experience in the criminal justice field by supporting the Victim Services Unit in its mission to provide information, resources and support to crime victims and their families.
With the guidance and supervision of the Victim Services staff, the intern may:
-Assist Victim Services staff with administrative and case management support
-Maintain accurate records and update confidential case information
-Observe and assist with victim advocacy services while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
-Conduct research and compile resource materials
-Assist with special projects, outreach efforts and educational initiatives as assigned
-Communicate professionally with internal staff and external stakeholders under the guidance of Victim Services personnel
-Adhere to agency policies, ethical standards and victim confidentiality requirements
-Work in or around correctional environment to include settings where incarcerated individuals may be present
-Maintain confidentiality in accordance with state rules, agency policy and professional expectations
-Follow agency policies, procedures and rules governing professional conduct
-Accept personal and professional responsibility for assigned task, activities and conduct
-Communicate professionally with staff, victims, families, partner agencies, and other stakeholders
-Build and maintain appropriate professional relationships with internal and external partners
-Approach agency policies, procedures and practices with professionalism, curiosity, open-mindedness, and critical thinking
-Apply knowledge gained in an academic setting to assigned projects, tasks and real-world practice
-Demonstrate self-awareness regarding personal attitudes, values, and behavior patterns that may influence professional work
-Prepare for and actively participate in meetings, events, trainings, and other learning opportunities offered through the internship
-Complete projects, assignments, documentation and other internship responsibilities in a timely and consistent manner
-Provide periodic progress reports to a faculty advisor, if required by the student’s academic program
-Navigate online software systems, databases, and basic office technology
-Undergraduate Student currently enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate from an accredited college or university
-Preferred field of study to include Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Justice Studies or another discipline related to public service
-Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.
-In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.