Criminal Justice Intern, AIC Program
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Job Description
About Company
Wheeler Clinic is an organization that offers community-based intervention services, specifically through its Alternative in the Community (AIC) programs. These programs are designed for adults involved with the court or probation system. Wheeler Clinic utilizes a curriculum-driven, evidence-based model to assess the needs of each individual and aims to reduce their involvement in the criminal justice system. The organization serves adults in various towns, including Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, Cheshire, Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Meriden, Middlefield, Middletown, New Britain, Newington, Old Saybrook, Plainville, Plymouth, Portland, Prospect, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, Southington, Wallingford, Westbrook, and Wethersfield. Referrals to their programs come from the Office of Adult Probation, the court, or parole.
Job Description
This is a robust internship opportunity specifically designed for Criminal Justice majors who are seeking to complete their Undergraduate degree. The intern will be working with Wheeler Clinic’s Alternative in the Community (AIC) program. While specific day-to-day duties are not detailed, the internship offers exposure and involvement in a range of community-based intervention services for adults, which include:
• Substance use intervention
• Trauma groups
• Skill building
• Job development and placement
• Case management
• Educational, basic needs, and vocational supports
• Gender-responsive programming
The role will provide hands-on experience in assessing individual needs and implementing strategies to reduce their involvement in the criminal justice system.
