Division of Victim Services Intern

Job Description

*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. (Download PDF reader)

Intern Responsibilities / Projects: 

Initiating contact with Court Administrators to determine if unclaimed restitution, criminal assessments are being collected and if so, where and how they are being distributed to increase compliance with mandated reporting and submission of both to the Crime Victims Fund.

Outreach to Circuit, District, and probate courts to form relationships with the court administrators and clerks in each court to create a streamlined process to ensure compliance amongst the courts with the statute.

Training courts on the assessment reporting application to increase confidence amongst the courts with the use of the program

MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Required Education and Experience

At the time of internship, must be currently enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate program in the following: Social Work, Psychology, criminal justice, or Human Services. 
 

Hours: 

 25-40 hours a week 

Materials:

The intern will be provided necessary resources, materials and documents to ensure acclimation to the role. A computer will be provided and an office space dependent upon the intern’s location. 

Alternate Education and Experience

Preferred Skills / Qualifications: 

Preferred Skills:
Computer skills
 Attention to detail
Experience working with courts
Knowledge of the court systems of Michigan   

Additional Requirements and Information

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) does not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, religion, age, national origin, color, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political beliefs, or disability.