What are the responsibilities and job description for the Misdemeanor Probation Internship - Paid position at FTHRA?
POSITION TITLE: Misdemeanor Probation Intern - PAID INTERNSHIP
Hours: 16-29 hours per week, schedule is flexible between the hours of 8am – 5pm Monday through Friday. Internship opportunity starting in Summer 2025 and could continue through Fall semester. Has the potential to led to full-time employment. This is a paid internship based in Elizabethton.
Reports To: Director of Correctional Counseling Institute (CCI) Misdemeanor Probation Program
Job Summary:
Position is ideal for a student that is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice or Legal field to gain a broad range of practical work experience. The Agency has partnered with local universities for over 15 years and has helped candidates successfully develop and further their professional careers. College course credit may be available for the internship experience. Our offices are conveniently located close to both East Tennessee State University and Milligan University.
This position includes general administrative and case management functions of the Agency as may be required by state and local authorities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists Case Officers with the opening and closing of files and records as assigned.
- Performs data entry, printing and preparation of client intake paperwork.
- Maintains an updated file of all CCI intake forms and other basic office paperwork.
- Answers the lobby door and telephone. Forwards calls, takes messages, notifies CCI Staff as appropriate.
- Sorts and distributes court paperwork.
- Prints court dockets, check against client list, notates CCI clients on docket, and pulls client files for court.
- Writes reports, correspondence and other documents as required. Photocopies, collates, assembles, files and distributes completed documents as required.
- Assists Case Officers in preparing new client files.
- Participates in staff meetings, conferences and training. Takes notes at Staff Meetings and team meetings.
- Submits to periodic and random drug/alcohol screens. Abides by Agency Rules, Regulations, Policies, Procedures and Agency Handbook.
- This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive. Incumbent is responsible for other duties as assigned by management.
Experience and Education:
Working toward completion of at least 2 years of college or an Associate’s degree required. Degree in criminal justice, pre-law or related field from an accredited college is preferred. Must possess knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic(s) protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities (EOE M/F/V/D/DFWP)
All applicants are drug screened upon being made a contingent offer of employment. All employees are subject to random drug screens. Applications accepted at FTHRA.Org or at application kiosk located at FTHRA Corporate Office, 704 Rolling Hills Drive, J.C., TN 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., M-F, DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled. "Equal Opportunity Employer.". M/F/V/D/DFWP
NOTE: We cannot accept resumes that are unaccompanied by a fully completed FTHRA application.
NOTICE This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have difficulty submitting your application through our online system, please send an email detailing the issues you are having to so we can inform our provider and the problem can be quickly resolved. FTHRA Online Application Submission Issues Please do not submit your resume or application via email, it will not be accepted as a valid application.
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