Internship Opportunities
Earning Credit...Gaining Experience
Undergraduate/Graduate Students
If you are seeking an excellent learning experience in human services related fields such as Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, or Sociology the Greene County Family Court - Juvenile Division and/or Domestic Relations Division may have an opportunity for you.
There are a variety of intern opportunities within the Family Court: Juvenile and/or Domestic Relations Division for those interested in completing intern hours as part of the required curriculum at participating universities. These opportunities include placement in the following units: Abuse/Neglect, Law/Status Violations, Detention/Residential Programs, Domestic Relations, and Probation Services.
It is the practice whenever practical or possible to honor internship or student field placement requests.
Interns attend orientation sessions and receive supervision and consultation from staff members. We believe interns play an essential role in the effective implementation of our programs. It is recognized that their skills and abilities benefit the Court, the Family, and the community. Interns make direct contributions to staff effectiveness, provide families with intensive direct services, and through their added awareness of juvenile and family issues, benefit the community at large. Our services are expanded and strengthened by using interns in a variety of ways depending upon individual interests, knowledge, skills and talents.
Intern with the Juvenile Division, Abuse/Neglect Unit (Undergraduate)
Learning Opportunities:
- Gain an understanding of the structure of the juvenile court and its various programs and processes
- Gain an understanding of the role of the Deputy Juvenile Officer in child abuse and neglect cases
- Observe investigative process of a juvenile officer
- Observation in the courtroom of various kinds of cases and court hearings
- Attend multidisciplinary conferences
- Assist Juvenile Officer in court preparation and maintenance of confidential case files
Intern with The Juvenile Division, Law/Status Violation Unit (Undergraduate)
Learning Opportunities:
- Gain an understanding of the processes in which youth are referred to the Greene County Juvenile Office for delinquent or status offending behavior
- Gain an understanding of the screening and risk/needs assessment instruments and processes utilized by the Greene County Juvenile Office Opportunity to learn more about the investigative process involving delinquent or status offending youth referred to the Greene County Juvenile Office
- Gain an understanding of the informal adjustment process in dealing with delinquent or status offending youth Gain an understanding of the Court process by observing Juvenile Court Proceedings.
- Understand how the Juvenile Office connects with various agencies, schools, and community resources in dealing with youth referred to the Greene County Juvenile Office
Intern with the Juvenile Detention Center (Undergraduate)
Learning Opportunities:
NOTE: 4-hour cultural diversity training is required for this internship.
- Gain an understanding of the role and functions of a Detention Juvenile Officer
- Provide short-term care and secure custody pending court hearings to juvenile offenders who meet confinement criteria
- Address juvenile needs and perform basic routine care
- Intervene and assist in detainee problem solving
- Maintain a daily schedule leading or directing groups of youth
- Function under staff supervision to involve detained youth in constructive activities by providing direction as well as positive interaction.
Intern with the Family Court Domestic Relations Unit (Undergraduate/Graduate)
Learning Opportunities:
- Gain an understanding of the structure of the court and its various programs and processes
- Observation in the courtroom of various kinds of cases and court hearings
- Observe and assist officers with investigations regarding allegations and/or concerns regarding either parent
- Observe and assist at the Supervised Access Program
- Observe and assist with petitions filed for child or adult orders of protection
- Observe the court ordered Alternative Dispute Resolution class
Intern with the Juvenile Division, Probation Unit (Undergraduate/Graduate)
Learning opportunities:
- Gain an understanding of the structure of the court and its various programs and processes
- Opportunity to work with a probation officer on cases of supervision, probation and progress reporting
- Observation in courtrooms on various kinds of cases and types of court hearings
- Accompany and/or assist probation officers on field contact with delinquent youth
- Assist probation officers with conducting drug tests
- Observe and learn about a variety of specialized programs for youth such as: Teen Court, Evening Reporting Center, Inside/Out, LEAP, Juvenile Drug Court, and Summer Program
Obtaining an Internship
The Greene County Family Court - Juvenile Division and/or Domestic Relations Division offers many opportunities for students to earn college credit, professional experience, and exposure to career opportunities while participating as an agent of change in the lives of youth and families.
What you need to do to become a student intern:
- Check with your school's Internship Coordinator to determine internship eligibility and placement requirements.
- Request an application for Internship by calling 868-4008, or download it here.
- Schedule an interview to discuss areas of interest, possible internship positions and location.
- Complete the Child Abuse or Neglect record check, FBI criminal background check and other forms to be completed prior to the start date of the internship.