The JCIN Reintegration Centre (RIC), which is part of the Netherlands Caribbean Correctional Institution, supports detainees with their successful return to society. The focus of the RIC is on preventing repeat offending by providing practical help, supervision and encouragement, for example in relation to work, income, housing and care. As a RIC intern you will be actively working on achieving this important mission. If you would like to make a valuable contribution to our work, please apply now!
The organisation
The Netherlands Caribbean Correctional Institution (JICN) is a correctional institution which can accommodate all detainees in the Caribbean Netherlands. The institution has a variety of departments, including one for young adults and one for women, plus a detention centre. JICN also has a forensic care department and a department for underage prisoners and foreign nationals and is also responsible for processing people who have been arrested.
It is an organisation that is adapting to developments in the prison system. This requires proactive thinking, innovation and continuous investment in the professionalism of its employees.
What will you be doing?
During your internship you will work closely with your supervisor, who is the RIC coordinator. You will be given the opportunity to perform, and gain experience with, a variety of practical tasks within a correctional institution.
The work and tasks you will undertake during your internship include:
- supervising intake interviews and preparing action plans;
- supporting offenders with applications for ID documents, DigiD, health insurance and benefits;
- helping to arrange accommodation, assistance with debts, education and employment;
- providing support when it comes to filling in forms, applying for allowances and job applications;
- providing supervision in relation to the use of computers and digitally supported employment;
- maintaining contact with sector chain partners such as FORMA, the municipality, care providers and banks;
- possibly contributing to themed meetings, group information sessions and administrative tasks.
Job requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated student who is studying at senior secondary or higher vocational education level who:
- is studying a relevant course;
- is able to work independently and is eager to learn;
- has an affinity with matters relating to detention, reintegration and social support;
- has a written and spoken command of Dutch and Papiamentu and who can preferably also communicate in English and Spanish;
- is sociable and patient and can deal with confidential information.
- is open to working on their personal development.
What are we offering?
- An instructive and socially meaningful internship.
- A pleasant working environment where there is room for personal input.
- Supervision by experienced professionals within the judiciary.
- Insight into the reintegration process in a unique context.
- An internship certificate or assessment for your course.
- An internship allowance based on 50% of the minimum wage in the Caribbean Netherlands, depending on your age.
More information
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Sedney, RIC coordinator via Peternella.Sedney2@jicnbonaire.nl.
Digital applications
Please send your letter of application and curriculum vitae by email to vacature@rijksdienstCN.com.