Coconino County Juvenile Detention  

Overview

An intern will learn and obtain a working knowledge of:

• the practices and procedures of a juvenile detention facility
• juvenile court proceedings
• human behavior and various social, economic ,and cultural backgrounds

An intern will develop the ability to:

• deal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public

Duties

An intern's typical duties include working as a team member to carry out the following:

• processing juveniles into the detention facility
• communicating with parents, social agencies, and service providers regarding juveniles
• observing and accurately recording behavior, attitude, and responses for the courts and other involved professionals appearing in court
• counseling youths as needed
• coordinating and controlling the movement and activities of detainees and supervising daily activities
• providing instruction in social and life skills, physical exercises, academic skills, and crafts
• maintaining detention records
• performing routine receptionist and clerical duties

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