About the role#
The Offender Success (OS) Administration, part of the Michigan Department of Corrections, offers an internship for students seeking to develop professional skills within the corrections field. You will work alongside staff, contractors, and other stakeholders to support the department mission of holding offenders accountable while promoting their success. This role provides exposure to programs operating in community, prison, and central office settings.
What you'll do#
- Review department policies and procedures.
- Assist in the development of reports and quality assurance measures.
- Help staff develop and facilitate job readiness and support programs.
- Track job placement and employment retention outcomes.
- Provide research assistance and data collection regarding reentry programs and practices.
- Collaborate with reentry service providers, law enforcement, and community organizations.
- Assist in administering risk assessments and building case plans.
- Identify and refer parolees to local community resources.
- Attend and help facilitate OS events.
- Complete data collection, analysis, and research to recommend solutions.
- Create PowerPoint presentations and surveys.
- Participate in special assignments as directed.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, sociology, school social work, social work administration, education psychology, family relations, human services, theology, or a related field.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to pass a LEIN background check, fingerprinting screen, and pre-employment drug screening.
Location & details#
- Location: Lansing, Michigan.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 2027 to April 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
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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