Corrections Transitions/Reentry - Red Wing
Corrections Transitions / Reentry Unit
Position
Corrections Transitions Unit
Open to Upper-level Undergraduate Students
Location
Minnesota Correctional Facility – Red Wing
Minnesota Correctional Facility–Red Wing (MCF-RW) is a juvenile residential facility operated by the Department of Corrections. Constructed in 1889, the physical plant of the facility consists of 30 buildings set within a perimeter fence that includes five general population living units and a secured unit. The facility’s licensed bed space capacity is 88. Each general population living unit can house 16-24 youth and the secured unit can house 30 youth. The secured unit serves as facility’s intake unit and discipline unit, as well as providing secure detention bed space for counties. Other buildings include a school, main kitchen, administration building, and a variety of maintenance and storage buildings.
The mission of MCF-RW is to encourage the development of healthy living and social skills and prepare youth to re-enter the community with appropriate community resources to maintain a healthy and pro-social lifestyle.
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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