THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBLE LIST TO FILL BOTH CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES. POSITIONS ARE TEMPORARY AND DO NOT INCLUDE BENEFITS.

Salary - $12.25/hr.

The Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) of Montgomery County, Maryland is seeking candidates for the position of Community Correctional Intern. DOCR provides outstanding work and training experience for interns interested in the field of criminal justice and community corrections. The work/training programs are designed to meet the trainees and the correctional program's needs. All interns are eligible to receive academic credit and free Ride-On bus pass. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in social work or law enforcement. Internships are available in two service areas.

PRE-RELEASE AND RE-ENTRY SERVICES (PRRS)

The Pre-Release Center (PRC) is a nationally recognized correctional model for community-based correctional and treatment services. The residential facility is located in Rockville, Maryland for adult offenders nearing release. The Pre-Release Center's program has a strong focus on assessment, case management, employment, treatment, intervention services, education, family and community involvement.

The intern work experience at the Pre-Release Center includes such activities as:

Screening and intake of Residents

Supervision of Residents
Adjustment Board Member

Support Case Managers, Work Release Coordinators and Career Resource Center Staff
Conducting community-based on-site verifications

Supervising recreational, MVA and Social Security Administration trips
Urinalysis collection and testing
Treatment Team Member
Crisis intervention
Data collection

Intern schedules at PRRS are either Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday and are mostly evening hours.

PRE-TRIAL SERVICES (PTS):

The mission of the Montgomery County Pre-Trial Assessment and Supervision Units is to ensure all eligible defendants are afforded the opportunity for Pre-Trial release and to enhance public safety by providing community monitoring and referral to services that increase the likelihood of appearance for trial and to reduce the risk for re-arrest.

The intern work experience at Pre-Trial Services may involve a mixture of responsibilities in the following units:

Pre-Trial Assessment

Pre-Trial Supervision

Alternative Community Services Program (ACS)

Intervention for Substance Abusers Program (IPSA)

Intern schedules at PTS are Monday through Friday, generally during business daytime hours.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Interns are assigned to a supervisor and receive weekly individualized and group training, as well as in-service and on-the-job training.
• Montgomery County's Internship Program provides students an opportunity to combine academic studies with on-the-job training and local government experience. Undergraduate and graduate students will have an opportunity for unpaid and paid work experience in a progressive local government serving a diverse and well educated community.
• Employee will be scheduled to work 24 hours per week for a minimum four (4) month commitment, up to one year.

All applicants must complete a background investigation and a physical exam which includes a drug and alcohol screen.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with his/her resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualification and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview.  Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.