YRCT (Youth Recovery CT) Undergraduate Internship

About the role

YRCT (Youth Recovery CT) is seeking an undergraduate intern passionate about bringing a youth voice to the recovery space. This internship provides opportunities to enhance the experience of YRCT grantees, train as a SMART Recovery facilitator, attend community events, assist with website updates, and participate in virtual and in-person activities.

Responsibilities

• Administer administrative tasks to improve the experience of YRCT grantees.
• Train as a SMART Recovery facilitator to co-facilitate SMART Recovery meetings.
• Attend community events to promote YRCT and its initiatives.
• Aid in updating the YRCT website.
• Participate in virtual Intern Seminar twice a month on Fridays from 10am-12pm on Teams (counted as group supervision).
• Attend the full in-person orientation consisting of three eight-hour days at the Bristol location on August 31, September 1, and September 2.
• Regularly attend internship activities despite school vacation calendars (placement attendance is mandatory).

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 2-4 year higher education program majoring in social work or related human services field.
• Possess lived experience or familiarity with the recovery community.
• Show insight into current trends among young people in recovery.
• Have experience with posting to social media platforms to promote YRCT events and initiatives.

Location

Plainville, CT

Benefits

This internship offers exposure to the recovery community, professional development, and networking opportunities within the field of social work and human services.

Pay

The pay for this internship is $15 per hour.

Schedule

The schedule for this internship is flexible but requires regular attendance during the duration of the internship, including participation in virtual and in-person activities.

Skills

Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, proficiency in social media platforms, and commitment to the recovery community are essential skills for this position.

Benefits

While the posting does not specify benefits, interns may have the opportunity to gain valuable experience, network with professionals in the field, and potentially contribute to meaningful projects within the recovery community.

Wheeler Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.