Position:
Crisis Intervention Team Intern
Employee Development
Open to Upper-level Undergraduate Students
Location
Minnesota Department of Corrections – Central Office in St. Paul
Description
The Employee Development Unit is looking for interns to assist with planning and implementing the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Academy. This statewide program trains Department of Corrections (DOC) employees in de-escalation techniques for managing emotional situations with incarcerated individuals. Interns will gain hands-on experience in program planning, coordination, needs assessment, instructor development, researching community resources, and supporting the implementation of the CIT Academy. This is a great opportunity to develop valuable skills while contributing to a vital initiative that promotes safety within correctional facilities.
Supervision
The intern is supervised by the Training & Development Supervisor.
Requirements
The intern must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in a program which offers course credit for internships. Interns should have coursework in Education, Management, Human Relations, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or another related field.
Length of Internship
Negotiable and flexible. Pre-Service training is required for this internship. 10-20 hours per week is desirable. Presence at CIT Academy.
Application deadline date:
July 15 for Fall session
October 15 for Winter session
February 15 for Summer session
Note
Applications may be accepted after these dates until the position is filled.
This internship is unpaid.
