Post-Conviction Project Social Work Intern
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Posting Details
Position Details
| Posting Number | G/R24262P |
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| Working Title | Post-Conviction Project Social Work Intern |
| Department | Law School-General |
| About the University of Georgia | Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. |
| About the College/Unit/Department | |
| College/Unit/Department website | |
| Employment Type | Employee |
| Additional Schedule Information |
Students should be able to commit to, at a minimum, the following 2024 work schedule: Spring 2024 Semester: 10-15 hours per week Summer 2024 Break: 35 hours per week Fall 2024 Semester: 10-15 hours per week |
| Advertised Salary | $15.00 per hour |
| Anticipated Start Date | 01/22/2024 |
| Posting Date | 01/04/2024 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Location of Vacancy | Athens Area |
| EOO Statement | The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). |
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Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Survivor Intake: Under the supervision of CEASE Clinic staff, interns will travel to state prisons and survivor service provider agencies to complete intakes under staff supervision, and work with various public, private, local, and statewide agencies to connect survivors to pro bono attorneys, advocates, and other survivor resources and services. |
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| Percentage of time | 40 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Social Work Case Management: Under the supervision the CEASE Clinic’s Social Work Advocate, maintain a caseload supporting clinic legal clients; conduct client visits and meetings; case assessment, strategy, and management; identify and interview collateral sources of information (e.g. family members, friends, teachers, social workers, community members, child welfare agency workers, prison staff, service providers, probation officers, and others connected to the client); request, review, and analyze client records (school, medical, psychiatric, criminal, juvenile court, etc.); support clients in identifying their needs, setting goals, and developing a structured plan for achieving those goals through appropriate evidence-based clinical practices and in consultation with legal interns and attorneys; assess a client’s needs and readiness for services; provide non-legal advocacy and support for clients in court hearings, mediation, out-of-court meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and other settings within the scope of clinic representation; connect clients with appropriate services to address safety, health, housing, transportation, employment, food, education, substance use needs, family care needs, and mental health needs; explore options to meet needs when necessary services do not exist in a community; participate in general office and case management upkeep duties, including computer data entry of intake information, filing, copying, drafting and filing court documents, and serving notice. |
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| Percentage of time | 40 |
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Project Development: Under the supervision of CEASE Clinic staff, conduct research on trauma-responsive legal intake, pro bono attorney training curriculum, and community outreach and education on legal resources and remedies. Assist in developing trauma-responsive intake policies and protocols, reaching out to prison social workers, mental health professionals, and survivor service providers to build partnerships and plan intake clinics. Assist in building a network of pro bono attorneys and lay advocates, and assist in providing training and technical assistance to ensure quality and trauma-responsive representation for survivors. |
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| Percentage of time | 20 |
Position Details
Position Information
| Classification Title | Student Assistant |
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| FLSA | Non-Exempt |
| UGA Job Code | |
| FTE | .25 |
| Minimum Qualifications | |
| Position Summary | The University of Georgia School of Law invites Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. of Social Work student applications for the position of paid part-time Post-Conviction Project Legal Intern at the Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation (CEASE) Clinic. The position requires a one-year commitment, beginning January 2024 through December 2024. The CEASE Clinic, located in downtown Athens, represents survivors of child sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking in juvenile court dependency proceedings, civil lawsuits, and post-conviction vacatur and record restriction matters. This internship is funded through a partnership with Georgia’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) to develop and coordinate intake, legal and non-legal representation, and training for pro bono attorneys and other advocates in order to assist survivors of trafficking to vacate criminal convictions that were a direct result of their victimization and/or restrict records of criminal convictions that occurred while a survivor was being trafficked, as permitted under the Survivor’s First Act of 2020. Under the supervision of CEASE’s Staff Attorney and Social Work Advocate, legal and social work interns will assist in building the post-conviction project through research, training curriculum development, and community outreach and education. Interns will assist in developing intake policies and protocols and reaching out to prison social workers and mental health professionals for the purpose of building relationships and setting up intake clinics. Interns will assist in building a network of pro bono attorneys and other advocates, as well as in training and technical assistance for advocates providing pro bono representation to survivors seeking post-conviction relief. Interns will travel to state prisons to complete survivor intakes under staff supervision and work with various public, private, local, and statewide agencies to connect survivors to pro bono attorneys, advocates, and other survivor resources and services. Legal and Social Work interns will engage in interdisciplinary practice under CEASE staff supervision to ensure the provision of holistic and trauma-responsive advocacy for survivors. Legal interns will assist in direct legal representation of clients under CEASE attorney supervision and in accordance with the Supreme Court of Georgia’s Student Practice Act. Legal interns will work on all phases of litigation brought on behalf of survivors including but not limited to client intake, discovery, document drafting, client representation and other practical litigation skills. Social work interns will provide case management, non-legal advocacy, referrals, and other supportive services to survivors under the Social Work Advocate’s supervision. This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of employment is expressly subject to continued support from external funding sources, and the position currently has funding through December 31, 2024. Students should be able to commit to, at a minimum, the following 2024 work schedule:Spring 2024 Semester: 10-15 hours per week |
| Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position | At least one semester completed and in good academic standing at an accredited social work program. |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies | Excellent and professional written and oral communication; Self-directed, but also able to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary office; Working knowledge of trauma-responsive care and services; Ability to manage time and workflow efficiently in order to balance more than one project/case at a time; Knowledge and skills about engagement and assessment of clients; Ability to establish and maintain rapport with survivors and community partners; Knowledge of NASW Code of Ethics; Interest or background in survivor advocacy, legal systems, or interdisciplinary practice. Not required, but preferred: Ability to conduct a comprehensive literature review; Ability to assess quality and appropriateness of intake policies and procedures, training curriculum, and technical assistance efforts; Ability to assess quality of clinic services and project outcomes. |
| Physical Demands | General office environment Applicant will be expected to travel to clients |
| Is this a Position of Trust? | No |
| Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No |
| Does this position require a P-Card? | No |
| Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No |
| Is driving a requirement of this position? | No |
| Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No |
| Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | Yes |
| Background Investigation Policy | Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
| Contact Details | For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. |
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| Recruitment Contact Name | UGA School of Law Budget Office |
| Recruitment Contact Email | LawBudget@uga.edu |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter