Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Prevention Specialist works with unit leadership to develop and implement effective strategies for the prevention of substance misuse and problem gambling as well as to promote mental health. They have shared responsibilities staffing community resource vans and tabling events to provide substance use prevention and harm reduction resources to the public, developing social media and marketing materials and supporting various projects of Wheeler’s Connecticut Center for Prevention, Wellness and Recovery. The Prevention Specialist is a highly visible role that works in partnership with state and local funders, school leadership, community providers and community coalitions to select, design, and implement a br...