Division of Victim Services Intern
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Social Work
Public Health, Government Administration, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Youth Development -
Government
Public Health, Government Administration
Internship
- Non Paid
Employer:
State of Michigan
Location:
Lansing, MI
Job Type: Internship
- Non Paid
Department:
Health and Human Services
- Central Office
Opening Date: 07/11/2022
Closing Date:
Continuous
* We are now accepting internship applications*
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
Intern Responsibilities / Projects:
- Initiating contact with court administrators to determine if unclaimed restitution is being collected, if court assessments are being collected, and if these funds are being distributed in accordance with statutory mandates.
- Outreach to the District, Circuit, and Probate courts in the state to form collaborative relationships to ensure accuracy and efficiency within courts who are collecting fines and fees mandated by the Crime Victims Rights Act.
- Developing and maintaining a list of contacts/resources in each court that will become the primary contact list for staff use.
- Training courts on the court assessment electronic system.
- Potential to assist with programmatic documents, forms, and projects within the scope of the Crime Victims Rights program.
Education and Experience
At the time of internship, must be currently enrolled pursuing your bachelor's or master's degree in one of the below areas of study: Social Work/Criminal Justice/Pre-law/Human Services
AlternateEducation and Experience
Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Computer skills, attention to detail, experience working with courts, knowledge of the court systems of Michigan
Additional Requirements and InformationFor questions regarding this internship, please contact Samantha Ruhl HS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
State of Michigan unpaid Intern positions do not include a comprehensive benefits plan.
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