Dane County Human Services

Address: 501 E. Badger Rd., Madison, WI 53713

Telephone Number: 608-273-6603

Email address: johnson.andre@co.dane.wi.us

Contact Person(s) for Field Placement: Andre Johnson

Services Provided: Community supervision for youth ages 10 to 17 who are adjudicated delinquent or at risk for involvement in the juvenile justice system. Services include: case management, redirective groups, supervision (curfew checks, school checks), 1:1 time with youth, family meetings.

Summary of Expected Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes of Student Interns:

Responsibilities:

• Assist with redirective groups
• Case management duties as assigned by social worker
• Paperwork associated with position

Learning outcomes:

• Increase knowledge/understanding of African American culture
• Knowledge of juvenile justice system, including balanced approach
• Ability to develop relationship with youth and family; use that relationship to redirect youth's behavior and increase parenting skills
• Be able to conceptualize goals for youth, develop plan/contract, and write reports
• Group facilitation (content, managing behavior)