GRID Intern - (Gang Reduction Initiative of Denver) Salary $0.00 Hourly Location 80204, CO Job Type Intern Department Public Safety (SAFETY) Job Number 65544 18430 Closing 8/7/2018 11:59 PM Mountain * Description * Benefits * Questions About Us The secret is out: Denver is the nation's top place to live, work, and play. Being the best place to live isn't easy; maintaining such a reputation means we need the best people working for the residents of Denver. People who want to make a difference; people who want to give back; people who want to be at the heart of this city and have a hand in creating our future. When you join us, you will employ your unique skills to do important and meaningful work critical to the success of both your organization and the city as a whole. Be a part of the city that you love. #WhereDenverWorks­­ The Gang Reduction Initiative of Denver (GRID) is currently accepting applications for internships for the 2018 -2019 school year. The internship is intended for college students who are exploring careers in the criminal justice and social work fields and whose degree requires an internship. These opportunities are not paidinternships. Successful intervention with gang members requires integrating evidence-based case management strategies with a robust, systems-level understanding of gang structures and dynamics. This is best accomplished through an interagency and interdisciplinary team, comprised of system and community organizations that bring a collective expertise in one or both areas. These internships will be working the GRID Intervention Services Program Coordinator assisting with the day-to-day management and oversight of GRID's Juvenile Intervention Support Team (IST) and Adult Systems Navigation(ASN) team, ensuring that all agencies working with gang affiliated clients have a common goal and shared set of strategies for each client. About Our Job As an intern, you will have the opportunity to experience the coordinated case management practices commonly utilized within Denver's criminal and juvenile justice systems. Specifically, you will: * Ensure that clear lines of communication remain between agencies and organizations providing staff and support to the GRID Juvenile Intervention Support Team and Adult Systems Navigation Team. * Coordinate meetings for GRID's Multidisciplinary Intervention Teams and associated partner agencies. * Assist in the development and monitoring of a coordinated case plan for GRID clients receiving services under GRID's Multidisciplinary Teams. * Ensure that information sharing continues among intervention team members. * Resolve problems encountered during daily operations and determine appropriate solutions.

• Coordinate the gathering of content and prepares ongoing progress reports for the program coordinator and partner agencies as directed. About You Our ideal candidate will have/be: · Dependability · Able to work independently · Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) · Experience handling conflict resolution & challenging situations · Ability to follow directions under general supervision and/or independently · Ability to adapt to different environments & people from all walks of life · Possess good written and verbal communication skills We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: You must be a current junior, senior in an accredited four-year college or university or Masters level program concentrating in the studies of Criminal Justice, Law, Psychology or Sociology or directly related field. About Everything Else Supplemental Application Documents Required: Please upload a resume as well as complete all supplemental questions. Failure to do so may result in your application being considered. Classification Title: We call this job a GRID Intern. The official job classification title is City and County of Denver Unpaid Internship. Pre-employment Screening: An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law and City and County of Denver policies, including the successful completion of a background check. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and other verifications required for the position which may include, but are not limited to, employment and/or education verification, motor vehicle record check, drug test, and/or physical. The existence of a conviction does not automatically disqualify an individual from employment except where federal or state law or regulations prohibit employment of an individual with certain convictions. For more information about the selection and employment screening process, click here. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. TA To view the City and County of Denver's robust benefit package that only a multiple-industry employer can offer click the link below. www.DenverGov.org/Benefits 01 Have you completed at least 60 credit hours toward a degree? * Yes * No 02 How did you hear about this internship? * Campus Career Fair * Campus Job Board * Online Job Search (Google, Indeed, etc.) * I am a Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) student * Other * Handshake * Referred 03 In a few sentences, please describe why you are interested in this internship? 04 Please select the option that best describes your education. * I am a current freshman or sophomore in college * I am a current junior or senior in college * I am a current masters level (or higher) student * I am not currently enrolled in a college/university * I am currently pursuing a certificate 05 Please list your current school and degree program. Required Question Agency City and County of Denver Address 201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 412 Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building Denver, Colorado, 80202 Website http://www.denvergov.org/jobs