About the role#
The YRCT (Youth Recovery CT) internship provides an opportunity to support youth recovery initiatives. You will contribute to projects that engage young people in their recovery journeys and help bring a youth voice to the recovery space.
What you'll do#
- Perform administrative tasks to support YRCT grantees.
- Train as a SMART Recovery facilitator and co-facilitate meetings.
- Represent YRCT at community events to promote the program.
- Help update the YRCT website.
- Participate in a virtual intern seminar held twice a month on Fridays from 10am to 12pm.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a 2-4 year degree program for social work or a related human services field.
- Familiarity with the recovery community or personal lived experience.
- Understanding of current trends affecting young people in recovery.
- Experience using social media platforms for outreach and promotion.
- Ability to attend a mandatory three-day in-person orientation in Bristol.
- Availability to maintain a regular attendance schedule throughout the internship, including periods outside of the standard school vacation calendar.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Plainville, Connecticut.
- The position is on-site and paid.
- This is a full-time internship with rolling start dates.
About Wheeler Health
Wheeler Health is a nonprofit organization based in Plainville, Connecticut. Founded in 1968, the company provides primary care, behavioral health, and special education services. It serves over 30,000 individuals across the state each year. The organization employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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