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Victim Services Specialist Intern II/III

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Henrico County Public Schools
Location
Henrico, VA, US
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Job Title:
Victim Services Specialist Intern II/III

Location:
Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name:
County of Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney's Office Victim/Witness Assistance Program

About Us:
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, is offering internship opportunities for high school and college students to develop skills and experience relevant to their course of study. We are committed to creating challenging, meaningful, relevant work experiences for students. All internships will have specific learning goals identified by the student as being core to their academic and career development. The County will strive to ensure a balance between the intern's specific learning goals and the work that is required by the Department.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us as an intern, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.

General Statement of Duties:
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, July 12, 2021.
This is an internship for academic credit for the fall of 2021 for a Victim Services Specialist Intern II/III.

You must be a current student eligible to earn academic credit either as a requirement or an elective for your program to be eligible.
Henrico County offers a variety of hands-on internships performing a variety of responsible tasks relevant to the assigned department. Internships may be available in many departments at various times throughout the year. For information on available internships check the job site frequently at https://henrico.us/services/jobs/ . For information on the operations and functions of each department click here https://henrico.us/departments/ .

Essential Duties:
Victim Services Specialist Intern II/III: This an internship for the fall of 2021 semester and it is for academic credit for current college graduate level and or undergraduate level students (junior and seniors) whose program either requires or allows the opportunity to earn academic credit for an internship. The hiring selection and level is dependent on the qualifications of the successful applicant and the needs of the County for this position.
Desired Area of Study: Criminal Justice, Social work (undergrad program only), Sociology, or Psychology
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, flexible daytime hours within 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Interns are allowed to work up to 29 hours per week based on their program guidelines and the intern's availability.
Work Location: Henrico Western Government Center - 4301 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228
Expected Start Date: On or around May 17, 2021. We also work with non-traditional start dates for schools whose semester may not align with this time period.
Expected End Date: at or by the end of the summer semester unless the student's program requires hours across more than one semester.
Internship Status: This internship is unpaid and the student will earn academic credit according to their program guidelines. The student must have the ability to earn academic credit to be eligible for this internship.

The Victim/Witness Assistance Program (V/WAP) were established in Virginia in 1984 under •9-173.3 of the code of Virginia. We help ensure that the Henrico County victims and witnesses of crime receive fair and compassionate treatment while participating in the criminal justice system. We also, to the best of our ability, ensure they receive the rights entitled to them under the Virginia Crime Victims and Witness Rights Act.

The goals of our program are to reduce the psychological trauma associated with being a victim of a crime by helping the victim with emotional support, crisis counseling, advocacy, referrals to local social service agencies. Additionally, we can give information on the status of the case, status of the person arrested, the court system and their rights as a crime victim and address safety concerns. The legal process, frequently long and complicated, often fails to address the unique needs of victims. However, our V/WAP advocates are available to make sure that these needs are addressed.

The Intern duties may include:

  • Court-based observation and shadowing of current Victim Services Specialists.
  • Assisting victims and witnesses through the criminal justice system.
  • Assisting petitioners of protective orders through the civil protective order process.
  • Assisting or performing various clerical and office duties as needed.
  • Other projects as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience of County employees and citizens integral to the internship;
  • Excellent organization and research skills with the ability to collect and organize facts/tasks effectively;
  • Excellent attention to details;
  • Excellent knowledge of and familiarity with computer systems with demonstrated proficiency in the use of a personal computer and common software products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point);
  • Ability to work multitask and manage priorities;
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a part of a team;
  • Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
Internships are intended to provide the intern with basic experiential exposure to a field of interest. The intern must bring a strong interest in the assigned department's mission and operations and be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment. The intern will receive training relevant to the assigned responsibilities and finish the internship having gained basic experience in various aspects of the operations of the assigned department as well as basic skills and industry knowledge. Internships may include extensive public contact. Internships may be an integral part of a team or may require the intern to work more independently. The intern will also learn how to work in a professional environment and have opportunities to network with department leaders and other professionals in the internship field.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Pursuing a graduate (master's) or undergraduate degree in a field relevant to internship; GPA of 2.50 or better;
Experience: Completion of college-level program in relevant degree program; relevant job, volunteer or previous internship experience;
Or: Any equivalent combination education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the internship.
NOTE: Internships for academic credit are for current students only whose program allows or requires an internship for academic credit.

Additional Information:
The application process requires you to include all the following items:
  • Resume with two references' contact information
  • Cover letter indicating why you are interested in this internship position and to indicate at least three learning goals related to the internship and your program's requirements for an internship (start/end date, hours needed and any supervisory/experience requirements along with any date deadline to secure an internship.
  • Unofficial Transcript with GPA
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment (including as an intern), including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
Interns are not entitled to employment at the end of an internship. The internship is designed to benefit the intern with the knowledge and skills gained through experiences provided during the course of the internship.

How To Apply:
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, July 12, 2021.
You apply for internships with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.us .

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Henrico County Public Schools expresses a divisionwide commitment to every student by communicating a vision of inclusiveness: “The right to achieve. The support to succeed.” The school division also embraces four critical cornerstones: Student Safety, Academic Progress, Closing Gaps and Relationships.

The school system serves the families of Henrico County, Virginia, a diverse community of more than 320,000 which wraps west, north and east of the independent city and state capital of Richmond. Henrico is Virginia’s fifth-most populous county.

HCPS is the sixth largest public school division in Virginia, and is comprised of 72 schools and program centers serving more than 50,000 students. The division’s schools reflect the geographic diversity of Henrico County, and lie in bustling near-urban and suburban settings; small towns; and quiet rural areas.

Academic excellence and opportunity are hallmarks of Henrico County Public Schools. Twenty-three division schools earned 2017 Virginia Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement, presented by Gov. Terry McAuliffe and the Virginia Board of Education. HCPS was again tops in the Richmond region with the most schools earning the distinction. Short Pump Middle School was one of only nine schools in the commonwealth to earn the highest designation.

HCPS also leads central Virginia in teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Completion of the rigorous process is the profession’s highest mark of accomplishment.

Henrico Schools has robust programs and support services for families of students with special needs; gifted students; homebound and homeschooled students; and students learning English as a second language.

Each of the division’s high schools is fully accredited and hosts an academic specialty center. The specialty centers allow students with clear interests the chance to focus on a preferred area, such as engineering, the arts or world languages. Three middle schools offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years program and two high schools offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma program.

The division also has cutting-edge programs in career and technical education, at individual schools and at two Advanced Career Education centers. From learning about sustainable seafood in culinary arts classes to applying technology concepts at Richmond Raceway, HCPS’ Department of Career and Technical Education helps students become effective participants in the international economy.

From academics to athletics, from the arts to career skills, Henrico County Public Schools is proud to be part of helping our community thrive by ensuring that each child has the right to achieve and the support to succeed.

 

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Telephone
804-652-3672
Location
3820 Nine Mile Road
Human Resources
Henrico
VA
23223
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