What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probation Paid Intern (Hourly) position at New Jersey Courts?
SHOULD ANOTHER POSITION BECOME AVAILABLE WITHIN THE NEXT FIVE MONTHS OF THIS RECRUITMENT, THE APPLICANT POOL FROM THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS.
When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.
SALARY: The hourly rate for this position is $20.00.
This position is limited to a maximum of 944 hours in a fiscal year. Interns should expect to work a minimum of 10 hours up to 20 hours per week.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
The Probation Division, as part of the Judiciary, provides case management, supervision, and support to clients placed on probation, or ordered to pay child support. Probation works closely with clients, judges, other divisions of the Judiciary, and community agencies. Probation also has a wide range of specialized programs such as Recovery Court, Gun Violence Reduction Initiative (GVI), JOBS Initiative (JOBS), Domestic Violence (DV), Mental Health (MH), Sex Abuse (SAB), Juvenile Programs, Collections (CEP), and Child Support Enforcement among other services.
Probation is seeking dynamic, engaged undergraduate students in the social and behavioral science majors who are interested in broadening their understanding and gaining experience to a wide array of the judicial court system, probation, post disposition, and evidence-based practices.
- Observing client interviews and court proceedings
- Performing special projects
- Conducting research and analysis
- Performing computer related work
- Collecting and entering data
- Providing customer service
- Drafting correspondences and memos
- Attending community planning meetings
- Assisting staff as directed
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.
Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.
HOW TO APPLY:
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.
The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.
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