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42 people are interested
Juvenile Center Staff Assistant/Intern
ORGANIZATION: Boulder County Justice Services Volunteer Program
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42 people are interested
Learn the day-to-day workings of a juvenile short-term detention facility.
The Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) is a 24/7 facility which provides booking, assessment, and bonding services as well as providing secure lodging for up to twenty youth aged 11-17.
You will learn to supervise youth brought into the 24/7 Boulder facility by local law enforcement. Once trained you will assist in conducting intake assessments that include pre-trial release planning. Provide courtroom escorts and assist in crisis intervention when necessary. Maintain record keeping systems including Tiburon, logbook and court results. Interact with outside agencies on behalf of juveniles and the JAC. On-going training includes:
*motivational interviewing *crisis intervention and prevention *database training
Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old and have a serious desire to work in the juvenile criminal justice system.
Must be able to wear a mask indoors for the entire shift each day.
Previous experience working with youth and/or families is preferred. Be able to set appropriate boundaries and be firm but fair.
Clear, good communication skills; be willing to take initiative and also work within a team.
Must pass a criminal background check and be fingerprinted. No one will be accepted who has a DUI/DWAI or MIP conviction within the last five years.
Interns for school credit are required to complete 2 5-hour shifts per week. Shifts are 8-1pm, 12-5pm, 4-9pm, seven days per week. Minimum commitment is 9 months.
Background check and fingerprinting required.
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About Boulder County Justice Services Volunteer Program
Location:
1777 6th Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302, US
Mission Statement
Vision Statement: Boulder County values and provides opportunities for active participation of its residents in voluntary partnerships that enhance and enrich government services and the quality of life in the community. Philosophy Statement: Boulder County government is a partnership between its residents and the individuals and departments that are charged with the responsibility of carrying out the functions of local government. To ensure that residents have opportunities for meaningful and effective engagement in local government operations, professional standards in volunteer management are accepted as the guidelines for best practices.
Description
We recruit and place volunteers and interns in a variety of volunteer positions for Community Justice Services and the District Attorney's (20th Judicial) office in Boulder County . Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing services to crime victims and juvenile and adult offenders. Our volunteer partners are essential in helping us maintain an open and responsive criminal justice system.
What Do Volunteers Do?
Provide support and information to crime victims and witnesses
Be a mentor to high-risk youth who need extra attention
Help people with consumer fraud complaints
Assist with research/data entry on incarceration rates and program outcomes
Teach ESL, HSE and life skills classes to incarcerated community members
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1777 6th StreetBoulder, CO 80302
DATE POSTED
September 13, 2021
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 5-10 hours per week, min. 9 month commitment.
- Interns receiving credit - 10 hours per week. Others, 1 5hour shift/wk