POTENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
• Learn the dependency system in Juvenile Court
• Exposure to how and why children are placed in Child Protective Services care
• Understand the various roles of the professionals who work within the system (Attorney, Child Protective Services case worker, Judge, etc)
• Exposure to the Managed Information System used by the CASA Program to view hearings and collect case data
• Screen dependency petitions
• Learn volunteer management skills
• Observe and assisting in answering incoming telephone calls and making outgoing calls
• Observe and assist volunteer application process
• Research special projects
USEFUL SKILLS:
• Competency in MS Office – Word, Outlook and Excel
• Keyboard/typing competence
• Phone and scheduling skills
RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT
• Completion of learning objectives required by educational facilities
• Increased knowledge of Juvenile Court dependency system
• Training and experience in a variety of environments
• Experience time with volunteers of all ages and backgrounds
• Observation of actual courtroom proceedings
• Observe delivery of community services
• On-the job experience in Juvenile Court and volunteer management setting
REQUIREMENTS
• Must be able to work between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Pass a criminal background check
• Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance
• Confidentiality Oath
CASA LOCATIONS
For internships: 3131 W. Durango St., Phoenix, AZ 85009
Contact John Wistuber by email John@maricopacasa.org or phone 602-372-1352