Corrections Transitions/Reentry - Oak Park Heights

Corrections Transitions / Reentry Unit

Position

Corrections Transitions Unit

Open to Upper-level Undergraduate Students

Location

Minnesota Correctional Facility – Oak Park Heights

MCF-Oak Park Heights opened in 1982. Up to 473 people can be incarcerated here. Oak Park Heights operates at the highest custody level of any facility in the Minnesota DOC system. Most individuals housed in the facility are designated at either maximum or close custody levels.

Incarcerated individuals at any designated custody could be housed at Oak Park Heights, if they need particular levels of care. The facility has a modern medical infirmary designed to handle 24-hour care for all adult males in need of services from the Transitional Care Unit (TCU). Oak Park Heights also has a Mental Health Unit (MHU) designed to assist adult males who have severe mental health needs.

Internship Description

Interns will gain a general understanding of correctional facility operations, with a focus on security and the unique needs of incarcerated individuals. They'll have the chance to promote positive change by directing Orientation and Reentry programming, connecting community services, case management, release planners, incarcerated individuals, and other stakeholders. Opportunities may include evaluating and implementing innovative approaches for successful community transitions, covering areas like housing, employment, education, identification, community supports, and health insurance. Interns can develop skills through team mentoring, consultation, and peer learning.

Supervision

Interns will be supervised by the Corrections Transition Program Coordinator.

Requirements

Interns should be upper-level undergraduate students (generally seniors) or upper-level undergraduate students in corrections, social work, community psychology or a related field at an accredited college or university which offers course credit for internships. All interns must clear a security check.

Length of Internship

Negotiable and flexible schedule, minimum 400 hours required.

Application deadline date:

  • February 15 for Summer session
  • July 1 for Fall session
  • October 15 for Winter/Spring session

Applications received by priority deadlines will be given first consideration. All other application will be considered based on position availability.

Note

Applications will not be accepted after these dates. This internship is unpaid.

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