Internship Sites

Description of Agency:
Placements available at various correctional facilities with inmates or with those transitioning back into the community.

Procedure for applying:
Call Dr. Tom O'Conner or Dr. Tim Cayton at above-listed numbers

Contact Person for Site:
Dr. Tom O'Conner at (503) 947-4249 or Dr. Tim Cayton (503) 945-9087

Requirements:
Intern must have an openness to a variety of religious perspectives and a heart for working with inmates. Students should not apply if they have been victims of or have issues with particular crimes. Interns must sign a statement acknowledging that the institution will not negotiate for hostages, meaning personal security is at risk. Interns will be required to pass a background check by the Law Enforcement Data Sytem.

Specific Schedule Requirements?
Flexible scheduling is available. Inmates are available for counseling after their work hours and lock down hours, meaning some evening work may be required.

Stressors at this Site:
personal security and high level of client dysfunction

Summary Comments:
Interns will be functioning in a counselor/chaplain role, therefore discussing spirituality is encouraged. However, interns will be expected to encourage the inmate in whatever the client's chosen religion might be. Security issues may be a stressor, given the population served, however, interns will be seeing inmates in correctional facility offices. Interns will have the opportunity to work with inmates over a period of time from incarceration through release and reintegration into the community.