Kenosha Intoxicated Driver Intervention Program - Internship
Position Summary : Learn the day to day operations of the Pretrial Intoxicated Driver Intervention Program
Essential Functions :
- Observe and participate in all essential functions of the OWI Case Manager position to gain a full understanding of the position.
- Conduct program orientation and intake / admission with program participants with a brief psycho / social history of the participant.
- Conduct office visits with participants, and document them in the case notes.
- Learn to utilize the program database and perform data entry of participant information.
- Maintain participant hard files and assist with Quality Assurance checks and filing.
- Conduct WCCA record checks on program participants.
- Conduct and record Random Breathalyzer Tests and Urinalysis Drug Testing.
- Learn the basics of SCRAM CAM and Remote Breath, including installation, removal, data entry in the SCRAM net website, and equipment downloads.
- Assist Program staff with writing accurate and complete written reports to the court to include regular updates as well as non-compliance reports.
This will include contacting and following up with treatment providers to obtain updated treatment information.
Anticipated Duration : Minimum of 1 semester and at least 12 hours per week (can be full or part-time,). Office hours are currently 8 : 30 A.
M to 6 : 00 P.M. Monday and Thursday, 8 : 30 A.M to 5 : 00 P.M Tuesday and Wednesday, and 8 : 30 A.M to 1 : 00 P.M Friday.
The office is closed for lunch from 12 : 00 to 1 : 00 Monday through Thursday. Preferred hours for part-time internship would likely be mornings.
Depending on possible position openings, this internship could lead to regular full-time or pert-time employment. Work Relationship and Scope : Reports directly to the Assistant Program Director.
Has contact with a wide variety of individuals including defendants pending Operating While Under the Influence charges, courthouse personnel, treatment providers, various criminal justice agencies and other WCS staff.
- Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department background check will be required for facility access. Job Qualifications : Personal Attributes : Follow agency Code of Conduct;
- adhere to established policies and procedures of the agency and all funding sources; adhere to all laws and regulations regarding confidentiality of participant information and records;
- conduct self in an ethical manner; maintain professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, participants and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision;
- sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability issues; demonstrate commitment to agency core values and mission. Working Conditions : Most of the work will be done in the office which is located outside of the jail area;
participants may exhibit disruptive behavior.