Juvenile Division Social Work InternAt — Sacramento County Office of the Public Defender
Currently in Sacramento County there is a gap in services for our juvenile justice involved youth. From the point in time that they enter the juvenile justice system at the detention hearing, until their cases are resolved, the focus is on their supervision and on the resolving the case. However, during this pivotal time, these are are not being connected to the individualized services that they need. During this critical gap of time, the youth may be struggling with mental health, substance use, school, gender or orientation identity, family relationships and many other life challenges. Social Work Interns will work along side attorneys and provide assessment, case planning, case management, and advocacy. Social Work Interns will engage with youth who are housed at Youth Detention Facility and out in the community, assess needs, develop a release or case plan and link youth to resources, services, and treatment.
The Social Work Intern will leave this opportunity with an understanding of and ability to navigate the juvenile justice system and legal process. Interns will also have experience in assessment, case planning and case management as well as a greater knowledge of the resources, services, and treatment providers in the greater Sacramento area.
Social Work Interns will engage in weekly supervision and case consultations. Interns will receive training on the juvenile justice system and how to navigate the legal process as well as social work topics such as trauma responsive care, motivational interviewing, etc.
Social Work Students are required to be COVID vaccinated.