YRCT (Youth Recovery CT) Undergraduate Internship

Wheeler • Plainville, CT

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

YRCT (Youth Recovery CT) is seeking an intern passionate about bringing a youth voice to the recovery space. This internship will provide the opportunity for input on how to best engage young people on their journeys of recovery.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a 2-4 year higher education program majoring in social work or related human services field.
• Virtual attendance at the Intern Seminar which is twice a month on Friday from 10am-12pm on Teams (this will count as group supervision).
• Must attend the full in person orientation which consists of 3 eight hour days located at our Bristol location. The dates are 8/31 (830-430pm) 9/1 and 9/2 (9am-5pm).
• Regular placement attendance throughout the internship regardless of school vacation calendar (we do not honor 6 weeks off between semesters).

Nice To Haves

• Lived experience or familiarity with recovery community.
• Insight into current trends of young people in recovery.
• Experience with posting to social media platforms to advertise YRCT events and to promote YRCT initiative.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties to enhance experience of YRCT grantees.
• Get trained as SMART Recovery facilitator to cofacilitate SMART Recovery meetings.
• Attend community events to advertise and to promote YRCT.
• Assist with updates to YRCT website.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree