Juvenile Court Services Intern

Juvenile Court Intern

Seeking MSW or Master's Level Counseling program students to obtain educational goals while learning on the job as a paid Intern.

Mission Statement

Creating positive growth opportunities by implementing programs that empower youth and strengthen families while improving community safety through the use of evidence-based practices.

What We Do

The Pinal County Department of Juvenile Court Services provides youth, victims and families with the resources and tools for achieving success through seamless solution-based continuum of care. We provide public safety under the jurisdiction of the Superior Court and redirect juveniles to become more accountable for their actions.

The Juvenile Court Services Intern supports a therapeutic team approach in the care and treatment of Court involved youth and families and serves as a liaison among Dependency, Juvenile Probation, Juvenile Detention, and related court programs. Under supervision, the Juvenile Court Services Intern may support mental health or behavioral assistance in an individual, group and family dynamic in a detention or outpatient setting in the community. In addition to behavioral health focused services, the intern may also assist with activities connected to dependency court programs. The individual in this role will contribute as an active member of interdisciplinary teams working to support youth and families and provide meaningful, lasting change. The intern will collaborate with staff from various disciplines regarding the on-going needs of youth and their families in both community and detention settings. Responsibilities may include facilitating engagement in services, reinforcing treatment plan objectives, supporting skill-building efforts, and assisting families in navigating court-related programs and expectations. We envision a future where all youth are connected to the community, contributing members of society, and accountable for their behavior. Pinal County Juvenile Court Services employs excellent professional staff, including experienced Clinical Supervisors who can provide supervision and support for students.

Job Summary

The Juvenile Court Intern is Entry/Trainee level position that works under close supervision.

Typical Classification Essential Duties

• Conducts assessments and evaluations of juveniles and their families involved in the Juvenile Court System
• Formulates treatment plans and evaluates outcomes
• Participates in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings, Child Family Team meetings and Adult Recover Team meetings and may assist in activities related to court-directed programs such as Family Treatment Court
• Conducts parenting skills classes
• Conducts therapy on an individual and group basis
• Consults with staff and participates in the development and monitoring of individual behavior plans
• Participates in crisis intervention
• Provides consultation, education and training to staff and other groups, including parents and other community members
• Researches and implements Best Practice treatment modalities
• Coordinates services with other agencies
• Maintains written records
• Prepares and provides educational and informational materials for community distribution
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• Must be enrolled in a MSW program with an accredited School of Social Work; OR
• Must be enrolled in a master's level counseling program with an accredited School of Counseling.
• newly established Arizona Residents must have one

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Demands

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to finger, reach, perform repetitive motion, lift, hear, speak, stand, walk, operate motor vehicles and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a juvenile detention facility, in an office setting and/or the community.

Notice to Applicants

At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

Working for the Judicial Branch in a safety-sensitive position, you are required to submit to pre-employment examinations that may include but is not limited to: criminal history with fingerprints and driving history, background interview, drug screening, psychological examination, and reference checks.

Every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States is welcome to apply.

However, Pinal County cannot currently offer visa sponsorship or STEM OPT.

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities.

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