Social Work Intern, Criminal Defense Summer Internship Job at Neighborhood Defender Service Inc, New York, NY

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  • Neighborhood Defender Service Inc
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Overview:

THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEFENDER SERVICE OF HARLEM

Social Work Intern, Criminal Defense Summer Internship

THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEFENDER SERVICE OF HARLEM (NDS) is a community-based, client-centered, holistic public defense office located in Harlem, providing criminal, civil, and family representation The Criminal Defense Practice at NDS represents residents of Northern Manhattan who are charged with crimes and cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Clients are represented by teams composed of lawyers, investigators, social workers, client advocates, team administrators and interns. NDS also provides pre-arrest representation to clients under threat of arrest. NDS adheres to a client-centered approach to representation that emphasizes a heightened responsiveness to clients needs prior to arrest, while a case is pending, and after the case concludes. NDS is committed to addressing the comprehensive legal and social service needs of clients.

The Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem, Criminal Defense Practice is looking for students who are interested in the Social Work field, or who are currently enrolled in a BSW or MSW program who are looking for more experience during this summer. This uncredited internship will give you the opportunity to work within a Public Defenders Office under the direction of multiple qualified Social Workers. You will learn how social work is integrated into the criminal legal system, as well as gain skills and knowledge of the social work field.

Responsibilities:

This advocacy may include:

  • Obtaining records and a nalyzing records
  • Work closely with Social Work team members to advocate for reduced sentences and/or alternatives to incarceration for clients
  • Escorting clients to treatment programs from court
  • Researching topics for written mitigation documents
  • Make appropriate referrals to address clients social service needs (drug treatment, mental health treatment, housing and other benefits)
  • Assist clients in navigating New York City Social Service a gencies
  • Advocate on behalf of clients to social service agencies.
  • Update online databases of community-based organizations
  • Assist with digitizing and organizing paperwork
  • This position is based in New York City and will have the opportunity to work remotely.

Job Tags

Summer work, Internship, Remote job,

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