Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., (AHP) is seeking a Program Associate who wants to do more than just help programs run smoothly—this person has a desire to make a difference in the world and work on programs/projects that improve the health and welfare of people and communities. This person wants their experience and talents to be used on programs that serve high-risk populations, help people struggling with substance use disorders and recovery, improve behavioral health services and systems, assist people with criminal justice involvement better their lives, and benefit other projects based on social determinants of health and other public health issues. If your passion is helping others and you have the skills to help manage programs, this may be an ideal job for you. As a program associate, you will be an integral part of, and have a voice in, the programs/projects to which you are assigned. Your specific expertise will be fully utilized, and there is ample opportunity to learn new skills and expand your knowledge base. This specific role is a member of the Community Care Expansion Program Operations Team with a focus on supporting project logistics.

Under the direction of senior staff, the program associate’s specific work may include:

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate logistical details of events and meetings (scheduling, contacting speakers, etc.)
• Plan meeting agenda and prepares supporting materials
• Take minutes at internal meetings and prepares formal notes of external meetings
• Conduct administrative and logistical tasks
  • Manage workplan and deliverables
  • Coordinate multiple tasks, including aspects of the timeline, budget, workplan, and staffing
  • Input, compile, and summarize data in relation to training and TA activities
    • Respond to phone calls and emails
    • Help develop and maintain websites

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Completing project deliverables
  • Carry out project tasks and assignments, following up as necessary
  • Develop written and online materials (e.g., templates, reports, presentation slides, guidebooks, planning documents, listserv announcements, online surveys)
  • Conduct in-depth research, key informant interviews, and literature reviews to support assignments in relation to training and technical assistance (TA) activities
  • Conduct quality-control activities
• Overseeing meeting, training, and TA activities
• Prepare content of webinars (brainstorms topics, identifies speakers, writes learning objectives)
• Provide technical support on a variety of platforms, such as GoToWebinar and Adobe Connect
• Develops curriculum and training materials and manuals
• Delivers online and onsite training and education (e.g., hosts webinars)
  • Develops pre-tests and satisfaction assessments to help determine the effectiveness of training sessions in relation to training and TA activities
• Promote new business
  • Co-author proposals and external communication materials
  • Develop and maintain tracking systems

AHP influences change in health and business systems to support vulnerable populations—from creating policy to ground-level, hands-on work. We help organizations and individuals reach their full potential through professional consulting; research, evaluation, and data analytics; technical assistance and training; and virtual solutions, publications, and events.

Our areas of expertise include behavioral health, mental health policy and services, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, workforce development, homelessness, housing and employment. programs, trauma-informed care, criminal justice, women and children, veterans, health care reform, and population health management.

More About the Right Candidate

Location: Remote with preference for candidates located in Pacific/Mountain time zones, Candidate will be expected to work approximately 8:30am-5:00pm Pacific Time

General:

• Understanding of or passion to learn about topics related to housing, homelessness, and infrastructure development in the behavioral health space.
• Public health/social services/behavioral health background with an interest in programming, policy, and research
• Budget planning, implementation, and oversight
• Task management
• Ability to quickly orient to new assignments.
• Ease in communicating with diverse groups and sharing knowledge.
• Desire to help individuals and communities.

Technical

• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams (Microsoft)
• Familiarity with SharePoint and virtual meeting platforms
• Willingness to learn and use new software as needed.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in public health, behavioral health, social work, public administration, or similar field.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in community-based work, program management, research and/or behavioral health.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AHP, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role.

Salary Range: Exact compensation may vary based on title, skills, experience, education, and location.

Program Associate I: $58,000-$67,000

AHP, in an effort to be transparent with applicants about salary and in compliance with various state pay disclosure requirements, publishes the following information which is current as of the date of posting. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the AHP salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be high or low in the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education. The range listed is just one component of AHP’s total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, AHP provides a variety of benefits to employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, a retirement plan with a 3% match, student loan repayment assistance, employer-paid life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and much more.

AHP is proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work® for six consecutive years. We earned this credential based on extensive ratings provided by employees in anonymous surveys. We value employee well-being and are actively engaged in creating an environment that supports work-life balance, self-care, and mental and emotional health.

AHP is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.