SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN

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The New York City Department of Probation (DOP) is an integral part of the City of New York, dedicated to fostering stronger and safer communities. It achieves this by supervising individuals on probation, encouraging positive behavioral and decision-making changes, and facilitating their successful transition out of the criminal and juvenile justice systems. This is done through providing access to education, employment, health services, community and family engagement, and civic participation. The DOP has a presence in all five boroughs and delivers four core services: pre-sentence investigations, intake, diversion, and probation supervision. Its overarching goal is to ensure that individuals within its system are supervised according to their risk level and receive necessary support and services to abide by the law and become valuable community members.

Job description

This job posting is for a SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN position, identified by job ID 10234.

The role is situated within the Juvenile Operations division of the New York City Department of Probation. Juvenile Operations specifically serves young people aged 7 to 18 who have been arrested. For these individuals, probation supervision offers an opportunity to demonstrate the ability to function positively within the community, fostering behavioral changes and improved decision-making to prevent future delinquent activities.

The intern will be part of the CARES Unit, which stands for Culture, Arts, Recreation, and Education. This unit is responsible for organizing and implementing pro-social summer activities, trips, and programming for all youth involved with probation. There is a specific focus on youth who present with risk factors on the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS) and have identified needs for structured leisure time activities. The primary aim of these activities is to broaden the worldview and experiences of the participating youth.

The CARES program is designed to immerse youth in the rich culture, arts, recreation, and education opportunities available within NYC and its surrounding areas. Programming encompasses a diverse range of activities, including interactive dance, fitness and artistic teachings, theatre performances, sporting events and instruction, as well as visits to college campuses, restaurants, and museums. These activities will be conducted citywide, aiming to expose youth to the world of arts and culture to nurture healthy existences within their communities.

Coordinator Responsibilities:
The intern, as a Coordinator, will undertake the following responsibilities:
• Service Delivery and Program Development: Coordinate a wide array of positive activities, trips, and lessons across all five boroughs.
• Curriculum Design: Design and implement specific programming and curricula focused on leadership through arts and culture, health and wellness, and recreational activities that promote learning.
• Scheduling: Schedule and maintain a calendar of daily activities, including groups, organized games, team sports, free play, field trips, and academic enrichment.
• Communication: Maintain consistent communication with staff while in the field.
• Quality and Safety Monitoring: Monitor and maintain work standards to ensure appropriate supervision and programming delivery. Enforce policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth at all times.
• Relationship Building: Build strong and positive relationships with youth aged 12-17.
• Role Modeling: Serve as a positive role model, leading by example, and encouraging educational success and appropriate behavior. Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
• Meetings and Orientations: Attend any mandatory meetings or orientations, both on-site and off-site.
• Safety Enforcement: Convey and enforce safety regulations at all times.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Collect and maintain comprehensive, up-to-date, and accurate records, including attendance. Prepare weekly reports.

Qualifications:
• As of June of the Program year, the prospective intern must be a student currently matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (having graduated in the winter/spring term of the Program year).

Additional Information:
• Appointment to this title is strictly valid only for the duration of the program, which typically runs from June through August each year.
• The City of New York is committed to being an inclusive equal opportunity employer. It actively recruits and retains a diverse workforce and ensures a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary:
• Minimum: $16.50 per hour
• Maximum: $19.00 per hour

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