About the role#
The Division of Victim Services is seeking an intern to support the Crime Victims Rights program. You will work with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to improve the accuracy and efficiency of court fine and fee collections. This is an unpaid, full-time internship opportunity.
What you'll do#
- Contact court administrators to track unclaimed restitution and court assessments.
- Build collaborative relationships with District, Circuit, and Probate courts across the state.
- Create and maintain a central list of court contacts and resources for staff.
- Train court personnel on the electronic assessment system.
- Assist with the development of programmatic documents, forms, and various projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor or master degree program in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Pre-law, or Human Services.
- Understanding of the Michigan court system.
- Prior experience working with courts.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Competency with computer systems.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Lansing, Michigan.
- The role operates on a hybrid basis.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
About State of Michigan
The State of Michigan operates as a government agency based in Lansing. It employs over 10,000 people across 18 state departments. The organization provides services to more than 10 million residents. Its work spans sectors like healthcare, law enforcement, information technology, and natural resources.
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