Dear colleagues,
Please see details about two job postings below from Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. ("AHP"). We are looking to hire a Senior Scientist with specialty in behavioral health treatment and policy to join our team of leading researchers in behavioral health studies. This position will be in AHP's Chicago office or Sudbury, MA office (i.e., Boston).
We are also seeking a Public Health Policy Associate who is passionate, energetic, and knowledgeable about public health policy to work with our team of subject matter experts in cannabis regulation and other areas of public health and policy. This position is a remote position.
Please email myself (msofis@ahpnet.com) or Jim Klepper (jklepper@ahpnet.com) with any questions. Interested candidates should click here to apply: https://www.ahpnet.com/Careers/positions.
Senior Scientist
AHP (www.ahpnet.com), is a fast-growing consulting and research firm specializing in health and behavioral health, offering technical assistance and training, system and program development, resource development and dissemination, and research and evaluation. Our core content areas include substance use treatment and prevention, mental health policy and services, co-occurring disorders, workforce development, homelessness and housing, and criminal justice.
Responsibilities
- Design and manage the implementation of all or a portion of evaluation/research and analysis plans.
- Conceptualize and write a range of evaluation and research proposals.
- Contribute to and coordinate interactions with clients and partners.
- Lead project meetings and other activities, assign responsibilities, supervise staff assigned to projects, manage data collection, resolve problems, and track budgets and timelines.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses.
- Prepare reports, presentations, literature reviews and other work products.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or equivalent in social work, psychology, public health, or related field.
- Expertise in designing and leading research or evaluation projects in at least one of the following areas:
- Substance use treatment and policy
- Infants, young children, and their families/caregivers affected by substance use disorders.
- Strong quantitative skills, well grounded in statistical methods and approaches to data analysis.
- Evidence of ability to win, manage, and monitor government contracts, grants, and/or cooperative agreements is required.
- Knowledge of and direct experience with Illinois behavioral health programs and policies.
- Prior experience working on NIDA, NIAAA, SAMHSA, CDC or other federal agency projects is highly valued.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Published peer-reviewed applications are a plus.
- Ability to perform duties that require close attention to detail.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, technical staff, partners, and clients.
- Independent self-starter. Able to operate in a team environment and be flexible in taking on and performing assignments, as necessary.
- Experience with quantitative analysis software (Stata strongly preferred), data collection tools (e.g., REDCap), qualitative analysis software (e.g., Dedoose) MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and citation management software.
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.
Public Health Policy Associate
AHP is seeking a passionate, energetic, and knowledgeable policy and program associate to work with our team of subject matter experts in cannabis regulation and other areas of public health and policy. Will have working knowledge and experience in policy development and project management. Candidates with experience in cannabis regulations or other politically sensitive issues are preferred, particularly candidates with experience in promoting social equity. In addition, the candidate should possess strong project management, analytical, and writing skills. Only candidates committed to anti-racism should apply.
The policy and program associate will primarily be assigned to work under subcontract to Cannabis Public Policy Consulting, LLC (CPPC), which has multiple contracts with state, local, and tribal governments.
At AHP, we don't just accept differences – we celebrate them. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. AHP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Black, Indigenous and People of Color, immigrants, women and LGBTQIA candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
This role is supportive to the Deputy Director and Senior Analyst and is both dynamic and fast-paced in nature.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a policy analyst for arising state and local statutes and regulations on cannabis
- Act as a project coordinator for current and incoming projects
- Create stakeholder resources and programs materials
- Present materials in a digestible way for different audiences
- Assist in the cataloging and publishing of policy best practices for the areas of public health, public safety and equity.
- Support the development of Cannabis Public Policy Consulting in proposal and grant writing.
- Support the Deputy Director in facilitating learning communities, working meetings, and product development.
- Draft web content, messages, and project reports
- Manage and oversee the website and communication platform, identifying trends and topical opportunities for expert messaging.
- Assist in data collection and contribute to data analysis as needed.
Specialized Requirements
- Applicants must have two to three years of legislative, executive, or administrative agency public policy experience.
- Applicants with specific experience in cannabis regulations are preferred.
- Applicants must have knowledge of legislative, executive, and administrative functions.
- Applicants must have demonstrated ability to provide problem-solving consultation, manage projects and address diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
- Applicants should have experience working with public health, public safety, and social equity stakeholders.
- Applicants should have experience with blog writing and communication efforts.
- Applicants with experience with proposal and grant writing a plus.
Education and Training
Candidates for this position must possess a bachelor's degree.
AHP is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protectedveteran status.
Best,
Mike Sofis
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