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Program Associate
Status: Full-time
Agency: Advocates for Human Potential, Inc
Address:
490-B Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
Qualifications: See below
Salary Range: 50,000 - 56,350
To Apply: email Lisa Barnes at lbarnes@ahpnet.com
Application Deadline: 01-Dec-09
Agency Information
Responsibilities and Skills
Program Associate
Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP) is a fast-growing research and consulting firm that specializes in changing, realigning, and/or improving organizational systems in health and human services. With offices in Boston, MA, Albany, NY and Germantown, MD we are seeking a full-time Program Associate for our Albany office. Founded in 1980, the company offers research and evaluation; technical assistance and training, and system and program development in core content areas. These areas include mental health policy and services, substance abuse treatment and prevention, co-occurring disorders, workforce development, electronic medical records, homelessness, housing, employment program development, trauma, domestic violence, and criminal justice.
The SAMSHA Services in Supportive Housing (SSH) contract provides technical assistance, training, project monitoring and other services to Center for Mental Health Services, Homeless Programs Branch (CMHS/HPB) and SSH grantees. The SSH Project Associate coordinates communication among HPB, grantees, and project staff; monitors and manages SharePoint site; conducts data analysis as requested; prepares reports; performs other duties as assigned in direct support of HPB administration of the SSH program. The Project Associate provides on-site support to HPB staff in support of this initiative. Required qualifications for this staff member will include: Intermediate or higher-level competence with the Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access; willingness to learn new software tools and databases and receptiveness to training, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight timelines; writing skills that allow concise, professional communication with correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar; flexibility with changing project needs, reliability, and maintaining a collegial relationship with colleagues; bachelor-level degree and 1 year or more of professional experience; ability to obtain security clearance; and willingness to travel.
Although the on-site staff will officially report to the AHP Project Director, he/she will receive instruction on day-to-day priorities from SSH staff in HPB office. Duties include but may not be limited to: Developing and maintaining electronic grantee performance tracking systems for such data as quarterly reports, site visit reports, and continuation applications. Analyzing and informing reports on performance data using SAMHSA’s Transformation Accountability (TRAC) Web-based data system. Maintaining a fully searchable database of relevant research, practitioner literature, and policy related to the target population of the HPB, with an emphasis on integrated services delivery to individuals and families with co-occurring disorders. Coordinating activities between AHP and HPB to promote seamless communication and ensure that deliverables are completed within established timelines. Ensuring that HPB staff are fully trained and have on-site support in the application of IT resources developed by the AHP Team.
The on-site staff may also provide general contract support within the scope of the task order, such as assembling materials, updating mailing lists and databases, and preparing mailings. Salary commensurate with training and experience; generous benefits including a 401K. AHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are interested in this position, please email a resume and a cover letter to lbarnes@ahpnet.com . No phone calls please
Contact Information
Name: Lisa Barnes
Title: Dir, Human Resources
Phone:
Fax:
Email: lbarnes@ahpnet.com
Website: www.ahpnet.com
Other Contact Info: www.ahpeducationalconsulting.com
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