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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

MDOC Internship (Offender Success Administration)

Lansing, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$0/hr - $0/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

NEOGOV is associated with the Michigan Department of Corrections, which is committed to creating a safer Michigan by supporting offenders' success. The MDOC Offender Success Administration internship aims to develop competencies necessary for a career in corrections through hands-on experience and collaboration with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Review policy and procedures for the Michigan Department of Corrections

Attend and assist in facilitating OS events

Assist in the development of reports

Assist OS staff in developing and facilitating job readiness and other support programs

Track job placement and employment retention outcomes

Provide research assistance and data collection on reentry programs, policies and practices

Collaborate with contracted reentry service providers, other law enforcement representatives and community organizations

Assist in administering risk assessments and developing case plans

Identify and refer parolees to local community resources

Participate in special assignments as directed by the Manager and/or OS Designee

Work on quality assurance measures

Complete data collection and analysis

Create PowerPoint presentations or surveys

Research information to recommend solutions

Qualification

Criminal justice degreeData collectionReport developmentCommunication skillsResearch assistanceJob readiness programsQuality assurancePowerPoint presentationsCollaboration

Required

Must be enrolled in a college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree 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, or theology or a related field approved by the OS Administration

Must have good written and verbal communication skills

Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5

Must pass a LEIN background check

Must pass a fingerprinting screen, through the source designated by the Department

Must pass pre-employment drug screening