About the role#
This internship supports the Youth Recovery CT (YRCT) initiative. You will help bring a youth voice to the recovery space and provide input on how to engage young people on their recovery journeys.
What you'll do#
- Perform administrative tasks to support YRCT grantees.
- Train as a SMART Recovery facilitator and cofacilitate meetings.
- Represent YRCT at community events to promote the initiative.
- Help update the YRCT website.
- Attend a virtual intern seminar twice a month on Fridays from 10am to 12pm.
- Attend a mandatory three-day in-person orientation in Bristol.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a 2-4 year higher education program for social work, psychology, human resources, public health, sociology, or a related human services field.
- Familiarity with the recovery community or personal lived experience.
- Understanding of current trends regarding young people in recovery.
- Experience using social media platforms to promote events and initiatives.
- Ability to maintain a regular attendance schedule regardless of school vacation calendars.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Plainville, Connecticut.
- Work is on-site.
- This is a paid internship.
- The term is rolling.
About Wheeler Health
Wheeler Health is a nonprofit organization founded in 1968. Based in Plainville, Connecticut, the company employs between 501 and 1,000 people. It provides primary and behavioral health services, special education, and recovery support. The organization serves more than 30,000 individuals across the state annually.
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