Who can
apply?
Social
Science students (preferably Criminology,
Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Family, Community and Youth Sciences,
and/or Education) interested in juvenile delinquency and development, as well as
the rights of crime victims. You must be at least 20 yrs old and a junior or
senior in college. You will also be required to pass a criminal background
check.
What shifts
are available?
The morning shifts are Monday
through Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. The afternoon shifts are from 1:30pm to 5:00 pm. We need dedicated workers who are able to work 3-4 shifts per week.
You must be able to commit to at least one full academic semester.
What are the job responsibilities?
The major areas in
which we need assistance:
1)
Case Management:
researching databases; making phone calls and/or drafting letters to probation
officers, residential commitment programs, the juvenile offenders and/or their
parents, the victims, etc.; documenting all case contacts in the files.
2)
Court Assistant:
Assist the Project Payback Program Specialist with covering the
disposition and
compliance dockets. This requires taking notes and meeting directly with the
juveniles and/or their families. Must be able to work every Wednesday from 8:45
until 12:00pm.
3)
Special Projects:
updating websites, resource guides, brochures, program materials, etc.
4) Job Skills Trainings:
Assist
the Project Payback Program Specialist with teaching the juveniles the necessary
skills for getting and keeping a job. This includes how to act/dress, filling
out applications, drafting résumés, mock interviews, calling business to see who
is hiring, etc.
How do I
apply?
Call
Project Payback immediately to schedule an appointment
with Megan Hill #337-6178. You will also need to talk to your college
department regarding specific requirements (such as minimum number of hours,
research/term paper, supervising professor, etc). To download an application,
click here.
