DIRECTOR - Engagement and Performance Division, OCI - SDA 17
State of Michigan
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Division of Victim Services Intern
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Central Office
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
Not specified
Type
Internship
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Job Description
Summary
This internship with Michigan's Division of Victim Services involves working on projects to support crime victims by contacting courts, building relationships, and ensuring proper collection and distribution of funds as required by law.
Interns may also help train courts on systems and assist with related documents.
It's a great fit for students studying social work, criminal justice, or similar fields who are detail-oriented and interested in the justice system.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Pre-law, or Human Services
- Strong computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Experience working with courts
- Knowledge of Michigan's court systems
- Ability to initiate contact and build collaborative relationships with court administrators
- Interest in crime victims' rights and statutory compliance
Full Job Description
*We are now accepting internship applications*
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
Intern Responsibilities / Projects:
Projects could include:
- Initiating contact with court administrators to determine if unclaimed restitution is being collected, if court assessments are being collected, and if these funds are being distributed in accordance with statutory mandates.
- Outreach to the District, Circuit, and Probate courts in the state to form collaborative relationships to ensure accuracy and efficiency within courts who are collecting fines and fees mandated by the Crime Victims Rights Act.
- Developing and maintaining a list of contacts/resources in each court that will become the primary contact list for staff use.
- Training courts on the court assessment electronic system.
- Potential to assist with programmatic documents, forms and projects within the scope of the Crime Victims Rights program.
Requirements
At the time of internship, must be currently enrolled pursuing your bachelor's or master's degree in one of the below areas of study:Social Work/Criminal Justice/Pre-law/Human Services
Qualifications
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
Computer skills
Attention to detail
Experience working with courts
Knowledge of the court systems of Michigan
Additional Information
For questions regarding this internship, please contact Samantha Ruhl at RuhlS@michigan.gov..png)
MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
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