OFFICE OF U.S. CONGRESSMAN PHIL ROE                                                                                                                                                                                         KINGSPORT AND MORRISTOWN, TN FIELD OFFICES

SUMMER SEMESTER 2013 (CONTINUOUS SEMESTERS)

JUNIOR - GRADUATE LEVELS

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Congressional Offices of Congressman Phil Roe is seeking qualified students to fill the internship position for spring 2013 semester at their Kingsport and Morristown, Tennessee field offices. Congressional Office for Congressman Phil Roe provides constituent service and participates in the legislative process of the United States on behalf of the citizens of the First Congressional District of Tennessee.

Basic duties of the student will be mail distribution, answering phones, correspondence media clippings, research, compiling information, and special projects.   Minimum qualifications include proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Preferred skills include excellent communication skills both verbal and written, discretion and confidentiality with handling of congressional work, capable of working efficiently on an individual and team basis, and compassionate to constituent needs.

SALARY: Volunteer

HOURS: 10-19 pr/wk (1 Credit Hour) 

 DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE ADVERTISED UNTIL FILLED

MAJORS:  CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SOPHOMORE - GRADUATE LEVELS

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Interns will assist probation officers in the performance of tasks generally required of probation officers, including conducting criminal history inquiries at local law enforcement agencies; verifying vital statistics (marriages and divorces); contacting state and other federal probation offices; conducting collateral investigations; performing miscellaneous field work; and performing support work as required, which may include office and clerical activities.

NOTE:  A background check will be conducted.

SALARY:  VOLUNTEER

HOURS: 10-40 PR/WK

DEADLINE:  POSITION WILL BE ADVERTISED UNTIL FILLED.

MOUNTAIN YOUTH ACADEMY - MOUNTAIN CITY, TN

SUMMER SEMESTER 2013 (CONTINUOUS SEMESTERS) 

MAJORS:   CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SOPHOMORE – GRADUATE LEVELS

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Mountain Youth Academy is a residential treatment center for young adolescents (male and female) ages 7 through 17.  The successful candidate will be a mental health associate intern and will contribute to the effective implementation of individual treatment plan of students through “line of sight” supervision, positive interaction and role modeling, appropriate scoring of behaviors of students.  Provide appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns, and following proper restraint technique guidelines as needed.

The work environment for this position is a residential facility setting.  While performing the duties of this internship, the intern will be exposed to students who may ask inappropriate personal questions, display socially unacceptable personal behaviors, use profanity and make insulting remarks or threats.

*NOTE:  Successful candidates must be 21 years of age and have a background check, drug screen and acceptance by the State of Tennessee DCS criteria.  A seven day training will be required. 

**NOTE:  Students must apply online in addition to completing the career internship credential package.  Go to http://www.mountainyouthacademy.net/employment.htm to complete their online application.

SALARY:  PRN pay of $ 9.50 per/hour

HOURS: To be discussed during interview.

DEADLINE: Depends on employer training program dates.