Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkRushford Center one of Connecticutrsquos leading providers of addiction and mental health services is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention treatment and recovery programs We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation Residential Addiction Treatment Individual Group Family Therapy Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs Through the passion of our specialists we continue to treat every patient with care compassion and respect while providing affordable and accessible servicesJob SummaryThe Youth Peer Advocate will assist the Prevention Wellness Coordinator in substances of abuse underage drinking etc prevention efforts set by the Prevention in CT Communities grant and approved by The Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services Will attend coalition events act as a positive role model and provide input on current substance use and mental health concerns among their peers This individual will also help to increase awareness of Prevention strategies and offer a youth perspective of our prevention initiativesJob ResponsibilitiesAssist the Prevention Program Coordinator as the Youth Peer Advocate of the Prevention in Connecticut Communities PCC grantCollect input from peers on current substance use and mental health concernsHelp develop innovative ways to approach prevention workAttend Youth Peer Advocate meetings as a representative of MiddletownAssist in the creative development of event flyersAttend coalition meetings and eventsPerform other related duties as requiredWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkRushford Center one of Connecticutrsquos leading providers of addiction and mental health services is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention treatment and recovery programs We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation Residential Addiction Treatment Individual Group Family Therapy Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs Through the passion of our specialists we continue to treat every patient with care compassion and respect while providing affordable and accessible servicesJob SummaryThe Youth Peer Advocate will assist the Prevention Wellness Coordinator in substances of abuse underage drinking etc prevention efforts set by the Prevention in CT Communities grant and approved by The Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services Will attend coalition events act as a positive role model and provide input on current substance use and mental health concerns among their peers This individual will also help to increase awareness of Prevention strategies and offer a youth perspective of our prevention initiativesJob ResponsibilitiesAssist the Prevention Program Coordinator as the Youth Peer Advocate of the Prevention in Connecticut Communities PCC grantCollect input from peers on current substance use and mental health concernsHelp develop innovative ways to approach prevention workAttend Youth Peer Advocate meetings as a representative of MiddletownAssist in the creative development of event flyersAttend coalition meetings and eventsPerform other related duties as requiredCurrently in High School or High School equivalentCollege student preferredCommunity involvement in public health or related initiatives preferredFluent in EnglishBilingual is preferredKnowledge of Prevention leadership qualities and eagerness to learnAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including seven paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentCurrently in High School or High School equivalentCollege student preferredCommunity involvement in public health or related initiatives preferredFluent in EnglishBilingual is preferredKnowledge of Prevention leadership qualities and eagerness to learnAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including seven paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment