If you are a college student or graduate student that is interested in a non-paid internship, please contact Director Norman Mueller at 724-830-4202 or [email protected].

Internships with the Westmoreland County Juvenile Probation Office afford students pursuing degrees in the Social Sciences an opportunity to gain hands on experience in the field of Juvenile Justice.

• Work toward an advanced understanding of Balanced and Restorative Justice and the Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy
• Learn about current Evidenced Based Practices utilized to guide the supervision of court-involved youth 
• Observe and participate in all steps involved in the processing of youth through the Juvenile Justice System.  This includes the intake process, supervision and hearings.  
• Learn the role of the Victim/Witness Advocate, the PTSD Coordinator and the Community Liaison
• Gain an understanding of the role Continuous Quality Improvement plays in the current Juvenile Justice System 
• Pursue the opportunity to become a mentor through our Youth Commission

Requirements

• Obtain approval from your school
• Submit a copy of a liability insurance policy from your school
• Submit to a drug test
• Submit a copy of your current health insurance card
• Submit a copy of your valid driver’s license
• Submit an application for employment with Westmoreland County
• Submit a letter of interest explaining your desire and ability to participate in this internship
• Participate in an interview with a Probation Supervisor
• Criminal Background Check
• FBI Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse Clearances