WPP Intern

Program Overview: CASES is a New York City nonprofit organization working at the forefront of the intersection between behavioral health and involvement in the criminal legal system. Our mission is to increase public safety through innovative services that reduce crime and incarceration, improve behavioral health, promote recovery and rehabilitation, and create opportunities for success in the community. We are currently looking for interns to work with the Education, Career & Enrichment Department. ECE serves young people ages 13-27 who have or are at elevated vulnerability for criminal legal system involvement to support skill building, diploma and credential attainment. Gaining employment while addressing behavioral health, family, and other needs including through intensive mentoring by community members with lived criminal legal system experience. For many young people enrolled in ECE, this is the first time in their lives that they are participating in activities that help them set personal goals and develop the skills they need to reach them.

What you will be doing:

• Positions entail a 15 hour per week internship placement for a maximum of 120 hours
• Attend workshops to obtain placement
• Submit weekly timesheets to Supervisor of Work Experiences

What we are looking for:

• Participant in CASES program
• Consistent and reliable
• Can work independently with support
• Be in possession of I-9 documentation