Employment
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PRA provides a variety of employment opportunities in various fields related to behavioral health systems change, including research, technical assistance, logistics, and communications. Our company culture is rooted in life-work integration, and we are proud to offer competitive salaries, rich benefits, and a positive work environment. Some of our employee perks include:
- Employer-subsidized healthcare
- Generous vacation time
- Tuition reimbursements
- Student loan subsidy
- Retirement benefits
- Day of Reflection opportunity
- Frequent traveler benefits
- Wellness reimbursements
- Charitable giving matches
By fostering a culture of wellness and inclusion, we’ve created a diverse community of colleagues. PRA is committed to ensuring equity and respect for all persons, eliminating discrimination in all forms, and creating a work environment that is inclusive of all cultures, viewpoints, and experiences. We strive to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to PRA’s success. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a recipient of the Times Union “Top Workplace” award in 2013, 2018, and 2023.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Veteran status.
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Description
Policy Research Associates, Inc. (PRA) is seeking a full-time Project Assistant to join a talented project team to support the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)-funded “Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance Center” (SMVF TA Center). The TA Center provides a central mechanism for states, territories, and communities to help strengthen behavioral health services and systems working nationally across military, federal, and state agencies and local community planning teams to address issues, such as suicide prevention, opiate addiction, homelessness, and trauma.
Ideal candidates should possess first-hand knowledge of military culture and awareness of the unique needs facing SMVF individuals. This may include military Veterans and/or military family members whose lived experience can help inform the SMVF TA Center’s perspective to improve the lives of America’s service members, Veterans, and their families.
The successful candidate for this position will function as an integral part of a team that provides technical assistance to cross-agency state/territory/community teams working to implement strategic plans to improve behavioral health services for SMVF. Technical assistance includes providing in-person and virtual training, facilitating strategic planning, convening large events including policy academies and conferences, archiving technical resources, disseminating information to the field, and developing technical assistance products and reports. This position could be fully remote with the option of hybrid for local (i.e., Albany, NY area) staff. Some travel will be required with the position.
The SMVF Project Assistant will have the following functions and responsibilities:
- Providing general administrative and logistical support to project staff, including maintaining participant rosters, email, and listserv groups, developing travel itineraries, managing registration for events, coordinating event logistics, preparing and shipping materials, and scheduling
- Assisting with database management and data entry
- Drafting reports (site visits, monthly reports, etc.)
- Conducting literature reviews and topical research
- Handling routine information requests
- Preparing and shipping materials for site visits and large events
- Coordinating and scheduling meetings and conference calls
- Supporting onsite technical assistance to states and territories
- Preparing PowerPoint presentations, program announcements agendas, and other materials
- Providing tech support across various virtual meeting platforms
- Maintaining archived materials and project management tracking
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, master’s degree preferred.
- Previous military experience, military spouse, caregiver, or family member, a plus
- Background in the behavioral health field, services or policy preferred.
- Proficiency in the MS Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) is required.
- Knowledge of and ability to use innovative media/technology is desired, including virtual meeting technology (e.g., WebEx, Zoom, MS Teams, etc.)
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills required.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to take initiative, work within timelines and accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Local position. Travel will be required.
Position is a full-time, immediate opening with competitive salary range ($55,000-$65,000) and excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision care, 401k and employer-contributed retirement, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and casual work attire.
Interested candidates must complete a brief survey at https://pra.typeform.com/to/PTszHKi8 AND send cover letter (indicating position title) and resume to Policy Research Associates, Inc., via email to jobs@prainc.com or fax to (518) 439-7612. People of color, LGBTQ+ people, gender-nonconforming people, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English are encouraged to apply.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, a recipient of the Times Union “Top Workplace” award, an Albany Business Review “Healthiest Employer” and an American Heart Association Silver Level Recognition award winner for Workplace Health Achievement.
Policy Research Associates, Inc. (PRA) is seeking to fill a part-time Internship position to assist on various behavioral health and human services projects for Spring 2024. Interns will report to a Project Director and will be provided opportunities to learn and contribute to a variety of project responsibilities. High-level supervision/mentorship from Project staff is provided for these internships.
This position will support the GAINS communications team in the implementation of communications tasks for SAMHSA’s GAINS Center. This individual will have the opportunity to work across GAINS projects in a variety of communications and marketing capacities, primarily supporting national webinar events and presentations. Under the direction of the GAINS Communications Team lead, the intern’s responsibilities will include:
- Serving in a key role in producing GAINS national webinars and presentations to the field
- Assisting with preparation of subject matter experts for GAINS webinar events and presentations
- Scheduling and supporting/participating in webinar events.
- Coordinating and managing Power Point slide review and editing processes
- Developing and sending press packages to partners for webinar events
- Updating the GAINS Center’s Partner Outreach process and tracking mechanism
- Supporting the production of content for GAINS eNewsletters.
Requirements
- Graduate level student in a related degree program (e.g., social sciences, social work, public health, public policy, public administration, or associated field.) preferred; senior undergraduate level required.
- Some experience, knowledge and/or significant interest in behavioral health issues, with specific knowledge of topics related to the desired internship placement, such as recovery supports, homelessness and housing, income supports, criminal justice, mental health courts, serious mental illness, and the behavioral health needs of service members, Veterans and their families;
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work within timelines; and
- Excellent writing skills.
Position is a part-time (approximately 15-20 hours per week), immediate opening with competitive hourly range ($25.00-$30.00). To be considered for a PRA internship, interested candidates must complete a brief, required survey at https://pra.typeform.com/to/T14EkRo6 and send a cover letter (indicating position title) and resume via email (preferred) to jobs@prainc.com or to Policy Research Associates, 433 River Street, Suite 1005, Troy, NY 12180, or fax to 518-439-7612. People of color, LGBTQ+ people, gender-nonconforming people, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English are encouraged to apply.
A leader in the behavioral health and human services field for over 30 years, PRA is a Woman-Owned Small Business funded by federal and state agencies, national organizations, and foundations. Guided by our company’s mission of “creating positive social change for people and communities through technical assistance, research and training” and our core values of commitment, inclusion, respect and integrity, PRA conducts research and evaluation; provides technical assistance and training; and plans and facilitates major conferences, meetings, and other knowledge-transfer activities in the behavioral health field. PRA is known for its expertise on behavioral health issues related to juvenile and criminal justice; services for children, adolescents, and their families; recovery supports; service members and veterans; homelessness and housing; and violence.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, a recipient of the Times Union “Top Workplace” award, an Albany Business Review “Healthiest Employer” and an American Heart Association Silver Level Recognition award winner for Workplace Health Achievement.
Description
Policy Research Associates, Inc. (PRA) is seeking to expand its pool of Administrative Consultants in several key areas, including bookkeeping, to support a variety of projects related to enhancing behavioral health outcomes for individuals and communities.
A leader in the behavioral health and human services field for nearly 35 years, PRA is a Women-Owned Small Business funded by federal and state agencies, national organizations, and foundations. PRA conducts research, evaluation, and policy analysis and provides technical assistance and training in the behavioral health field. PRA is known for its expertise on behavioral health issues related to juvenile and criminal justice; services for children, adolescents, and their families; recovery supports; service members and veterans; homelessness and housing; and violence.
Successful Bookkeeper candidates will work on a consulting basis with a small accounting team. JAMIS Prime accounting/government contracting software experience is required. The primary responsibilities may include entering vendor invoices, producing customer bills, reconciling accounts, and other special accounting projects.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year experience, two years preferred;
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and administrative procedures;
- Computer proficiency in JAMIS Prime accounting/government contracting software and Microsoft applications with strong working knowledge of Excel a must;
- High school diploma required; Associate degree in an Accounting or relevant degree program preferred;
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work within timelines; and
- Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge and/or significant interest in any of the following fields a plus: behavioral health issues; juvenile or criminal justice; homelessness; housing or disability services/benefits; service members and veterans; and wellness.
To be considered, candidates must complete a brief survey at https://pra.typeform.com/to/HmEYt5HC and send a cover letter (indicating position title) and resume to Policy Research Associates, 433 River St, Suite 1005, Troy, NY 12180, fax to 518-439-7612 or email to jobs@prainc.com. People of color, LGBTQ+ people, gender-nonconforming people, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English are encouraged to apply.
Background
Policy Research Associates, Inc. (PRA), a leader in the behavioral health and human services field for over 25 years, is a small business located in Delmar, NY. Funded by federal and state agencies, national organizations, and foundations, PRA conducts research and evaluation; provides technical assistance and training; and plans and facilitates major conferences, meetings, and other knowledge-transfer activities in the behavioral health field. PRA is known for its expertise on behavioral health issues related to juvenile and criminal justice; co-occurring substance use disorders; services for children, adolescents, and their families; recovery supports; service members and veterans; homelessness and housing; and violence.
Description of the Internship
PRA is always interested in hearing from qualified candidates interested in pursuing an internship. The internships typically involve various project tasks in several topical areas, including criminal justice, juvenile justice, recovery supports, and operations. High-level supervision/mentorship is provided for these internships.
Requirements
- Undergraduate or graduate level student in a relevant policy or public health oriented degree program (e.g., sociology, psychology, criminal justice, public health, public policy);
- Some experience, knowledge and/or significant interest in behavioral health issues, recovery supports, criminal justice, and/or juvenile justice;
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work within timelines; and
- Excellent writing skills.
If interested please complete a brief survey at https://pra.typeform.com/to/wNXaDDmU and send a cover letter (indicating position title) and resume to Policy Research Associates, 433 River St, Suite 1005, Troy, NY 12180, fax to 518-439-7612 or email to jobs@prainc.com.
PRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and was selected the Times Union #1 “Top Workplace” for 2018.