Policy Research Associates, Inc. (PRA) is seeking a full-time Project Assistant to support two national SAMHSA-funded projects, the SAMHSA SSI/SSDI Outreach Access, and Recovery (SOAR) Technical Assistance Center, and the SAMHSA grant-funded Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC). This position may be based remotely.
The SOAR initiative is designed to increase access to the disability income benefit programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for eligible individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder.
Operated by Policy Research, Inc., PRA’s sister non-profit, HHRC works in partnership with national experts in homelessness, mental health, and substance use services to develop up-to-date, comprehensive toolkits, webinars, and self-paced online trainings.
A leader in the behavioral health and human services field for over 30 years, PRA is a small business 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. Our researchers, training and technical assistance providers, and support personnel are known for their expertise in the overlap of mental health and the areas of behavioral health/addictions, criminal and juvenile justice, homelessness, recovery supports, accessing benefits, Veterans, and issues pertaining to family members and consumers. We are proud of the diversity of our employees’ experience and expertise and our proven performance record.
Project Assistant
The successful candidate for the Project Assistant position will function as an integral part of a team that provides technical assistance and support to professionals working in the fields of behavioral health and homelessness. Specific responsibilities will include:
- Provide general administrative and logistical support to project staff, including registration for events, preparing and shipping materials, and scheduling
- Assist with database management and conduct data entry
- Assist with report writing (team meeting notes, monthly reports, etc.)
- Handle phone, emails, and routine information requests
- Arrange for virtual meeting support, including live captioning and ASL translation and provide materials ahead of each event
- Coordinate and schedule meetings and conference calls
- Facilitate the use of virtual meeting platforms and maintenance of web-based database
- Review practice case application packets for completion and send certificates as support for the SOAR Online Courses
- Reviews and provides feedback on written materials
- Drafting relevant content as needed
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or relevant experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred: Background in homelessness or disability field preferred. Some experience in a team-based work environment, managing the use of virtual meeting technology, website management, database management, and/or logistics coordination.
The position is a full-time, immediate opening with a competitive salary in the $45,000 to $55,000 per year range, and an 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. Located onsite at PRA’s offices in Delmar, New York, or depending on the circumstances of the successful candidate, this position may be based remotely, subject to PRA’s remote employee/telework policy. Some travel may be required.
To apply for this position candidates must complete a brief questionnaire at https://pra.typeform.com/to/mmMo7m15 and send a cover letter (indicating the desired position) and resume to Policy Research Associates, 345 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054, fax to (518) 439-7612 or email to jobs@prainc.com (preferred). We are committed to building a diverse, representative, and inclusive team. 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.
