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Student Assistant (ID: 104773) for Fall 2016

Agency/Facility

Justice Center

161 Delaware Avenue
Delmar , NY 12054

Division/Unit: Office of General Counsel/CBC Unit

 

Web Site: http://www.justicecenter.ny.gov(New Window)

 

Proposal Information

Description:

After becoming familiar with rap sheets and the relevant statutes related to hiring applicants with a criminal history, the intern would be trained to assist in resolving open charges on the rap sheets and drafting Criminal Background Check (CBC) determination letters depending on the applicant's criminal history. As part of these duties, the intern will also become familiar with the CBC system.
The intern will also become familiar with issues related to the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) such as what entities are required to check it, and will assist as needed in adding contacts to providers in the Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) and responding to general inquiries about the SEL checks.

 

Skills:

Research

Multi-task with attention to detail

Written and Oral Communication

Excellent Work Ethic

Confidentiality

 

Internship Areas: Criminal Justice/Corrections, Investigations, Legal Specialties, Planning/Analysis/Research

Logistical Information

Payment? Paid

Number of Hours: 20 - 30

Location: Albany

Number of Interns Needed: 1

Desired Candidate Profile

Preferred Standing 1st Year Law Student

Minimum Standing: Sophomore

Degree Concentrations: Legal Studies