Job Summary: The Government Affairs Associate will support the Chief of Staff and Head of Government Affairs in managing domestic and international external relations with government entities, tracking policy developments, and coordinating advocacy efforts. This role focuses on maintaining trade associations, regulatory monitoring across global jurisdictions, reporting dashboards, and interfacing with key stakeholders to advance the organization's interests in legislative and regulatory matters worldwide.

Location: Hybrid in the Center Valley, PA area 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage trade association memberships and participation, including renewals, event coordination, and representation on behalf of the organization at both domestic and international levels.
• Track regulatory and legislative developments at federal, state, local, and international levels, providing timely summaries and impact assessments to leadership.
• Coordinate lobbyist activities and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and monitoring progress on domestic and international advocacy initiatives.
• Interface with legal and compliance teams to align government affairs strategies with internal policies and risk management, including global regulatory compliance.
• Support congressional, agency, and international engagements (e.g., with foreign governments or multilateral organizations), including preparing briefing materials, scheduling meetings, and following up on action items.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs on policy positions, report global policy risks to executive leadership, and contribute to enterprise-wide risk monitoring.
• Assist in ad-hoc tasks such as policy research, stakeholder mapping, or supporting global policy strategies, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, advocacy, or related roles, preferably in a corporate or association setting with international exposure.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international regulatory and legislative processes, with experience tracking global developments and building relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Superior communication abilities for interfacing with internal teams, lobbyists, and external officials across cultures and time zones.
• Preferred: Experience in trade associations, lobbying coordination, international policy, or certifications in public policy (e.g., relevant professional associations).

The Resident Services Coordinator provides support and referral services to a population of residents in subsidized multifamily properties. They will monitor the residents’ living conditions, the needs, and the services they are receiving. The Resident Service Coordinator will coordinate programs and services to help residents maintain and improve their quality of life and track their impact and effectiveness.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work collaboratively with residents to survey their interests in programming and related activities.  

• Host quarterly meetings with residents. 

• Develop an outcomes-based work plan for the community. 

• Coordinate community impact programs involving After-School Tutoring, Workforce Development, Health/Nutrition, Financial Literacy, Broadband Access, and Seniors. 

• Create a communications plan (flyers, social media, automated calling, home visits, calendar of events, etc.) to inform residents of meetings, programs, and special events. 

• Provide direct case management support to prevent evictions, utility cut-offs, and to help ensure food security and health. 

• Help facilitate voter registration drives. 

• Track and report on program effectiveness. Will work closely with the department supervisor to measure program outcomes. 

• Work as a liaison between Community Managers and residents to ensure resident preparedness for annual recertifications. Will help residents identify important paperwork for annual recertifications. 

• Participate in internal and external workgroups to support civic activities and stay current on emerging neighborhood issues. 

• Provide crisis intervention support. 

• Provide fundraising support for grants, special events, and campaigns. 

• Educate residents on service availability, application procedures, job training, etc. Advocate for residents in these areas. 

• Develop and execute or facilitate family development and parenting events for all populations. 

• Work closely with management and as a conduit with at risk households to prevent eviction for non-payment of rent or for violations of lease agreements. 

• Work as a liaison between Community Management and residents during construction period to ensure compliance with Low Income Housing Tax Credit qualifying and assist residents impacted by construction in their home. 

• Coordinate non-profit partners and community organizations programming on site or offsite 

• Serve as primary contact for residents, non-profits and city/state agencies for the implementation, registration of and participation programs and events. 

• Serve as resident liaison for community meetings and social services, programs, and events. 

• Identify issues and opportunities ongoing to better serve residents and support Fairstead’s mission. 

• Serve as community relations liaison as needed for public meetings, Tenant Association meetings and events. 

• Work with Property Management Team, track and maintain day-to-day social services activities at the property and in accordance with local, city, state, and federal guidelines. 

• Maintain a Resource Directory that includes a listing of state and/or local service providers that residents can contact for assistance. 

• Maintain consistent documentation of program activities, case management notes, and reports 

• Perform other related duties as required. 

BENEFITS: 

•  Generous employer contribution for Medical Insurance through Meritain Health. 
• Employer Paid Vision Plans. 

• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%. 

• 12+ paid Holidays. 

• 15 days of PTO. 

• 7 Sick days. 

• Employer Paid Life Insurance. 

• Flexible Spending Account. 

• Nationwide Pet Insurance. 

• Disability Insurance. 

• Laser Correction Discount. 

• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, social work, or related field; preferred.  

• LMSW preferred but not required. AmeriCorps and VISTA experience welcomed. 

• Demonstrated volunteer and community experience. 

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. 

• Positive outgoing attitude and excellent customer service skills. 

• Proficient listener with excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy. 

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated working knowledge of computer applications and data tracking systems like Family Metrics, Yardi and Realpage. 

• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and associates. 

• Adhere to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for deliverables. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment where adaptability is imperative. 

• Strong written and oral skills. 

• Accurate with a strong attention to detail. 

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Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime. 

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• An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007! 

Description:  

This role is responsible for generating sales, increasing revenue and profitability.  This position establishes and develops client relationships as well as works with one or more recruiters to fulfill open job orders. The position will collaborate with business stakeholders, business leaders and subject matter experts to plan and deliver projects effectively and timely. 

Essential Job Functions: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Establish and maintain target list developing client relationships.    

• Conduct prospecting activities including phone calls, “ad calls,” skills marketing, email, social media, in-person meetings, and other methods.    

• Generate new job orders weekly in line with performance objectives. 

• Manage new and open job orders from intake to fulfillment.    

• Utilize Bullhorn to log all activity, notes, and information vital to managing and growing a book of business as well as planning daily activities.    

• Collaborate with teammates to cross-sell and/or fulfill open positions across other lines of business and/or national practices as appropriate.    

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 

Desired Competencies:  

• Customer/Candidate Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. 

• Results Oriented - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. 

• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension. Active listener to ensure clear understanding. 

• Planning Forethought and Alignment - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. 

• Interpersonal Intelligence - Understands self and others’ emotions and is able to manage self and others’ emotions to create a comfortable environment removing internal and external barriers to build rapport with others, including those with diverse opinions and beliefs, by acting with respect, dignity, and integrity. 

• Decision Quality -  Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 

• Collaborative - Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals or objectives, seeking input and inspiring others to value the same, building trust with each collaborative interaction. 

Education and Experience:  

• Bachelor’s Degree required.  

• 12-24 months selling accounting/financial project solutions or comparable client relations experience in audit, tax, and/or public accounting. 

• CPA, CFA, MBA or other professional designation a plus.  

About us:

Forge Health is a mission-driven outpatient mental health and substance use provider dedicated to providing the highest quality, affordable, and effective care to individuals, families, and communities in need. As the first and only behavioral healthcare provider with a proven, national payer-validated ability to drive clinical outcomes that span all areas of health, Forge Health is leading the charge in driving innovation, improving care delivery, and shaping the future of behavioral health care.

At Forge, clinical care is paramount – it’s the heartbeat of our operations and the driving force in everything we do. The skill and compassion of our staff are the crucial components to extraordinary experiences and outcomes for those we serve. With our current clinical footprint in the greater Northeast, we have offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire – and we’re growing! Come join us!

Who we’re looking for:

The Regional VFR Peer Engagement & Growth Specialist is a field-based role for the state of Pennsylvania responsible for expanding access to behavioral health and substance use services for Veterans, First Responders, and their families.

This position drives referrals into Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient (OP), and psychiatric services by developing and activating referral relationships across Veteran and public safety systems. The role also supports the development and coordination of peer-based programming within the assigned region.

This is not a traditional sales role. Success requires the ability to build trust within Veteran and First Responder communities, understand clinical pathways, and translate community relationships into consistent patient access and program utilization.

This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is responsible for managing and growing a defined geographic territory.

Compensation range: $60-100k, this salary range reflects total compensation, which includes base compensation and bonus payouts, however it is not inclusive of benefits and other company perks. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

What you’ll be doing:

Referral Development and Market Growth

• Drive consistent referral volume into IOP, OP, and psychiatric services within the assigned territory
• Develop, activate, and maintain referral pipelines specific to Veteran and First Responder populations
• Execute territory-based outreach strategies aligned with regional growth targets
• Improve referral-to-intake conversion through targeted partner education and follow-through
• Identify and prioritize high-value referral sources and underserved access points

Strategic Partnership Development

• Establish and maintain relationships with:
• Veterans Affairs (VA) and Community Care Network (CCN) providers
• Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs)
• Police, Fire, and EMS departments and leadership
• Peer support teams and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) programs
• Hospitals, primary care providers, detox programs, and behavioral health organizations
• State and county agencies serving Veterans and public safety personnel
• Serve as a trusted resource on:
• Behavioral health service access
• Level-of-care placement (IOP, OP, psychiatric services)
• Navigation of care systems and referral pathways

Community Engagement and Market Presence

• Represent the organization within Veteran and First Responder communities
• Participate in coalitions, regional initiatives, and public safety engagements
• Plan and facilitate educational sessions, site visits, and outreach events
• Maintain consistent visibility and credibility within assigned markets

Peer Programming Development and Support

• Support the development and coordination of peer-based programming in collaboration with clinical and operational leadership
• Identify opportunities for embedded services, department-based programming, and wellness initiatives
• Align peer programming efforts with clinical care pathways and regional needs

Internal Collaboration and Market Intelligence

• Collaborate with Clinical, Intake, Operations, and Marketing teams to improve access to care and remove referral barriers
• Maintain accurate CRM documentation of outreach activity, referral pipelines, and partner engagement
• Provide ongoing feedback regarding market conditions, referral trends, and growth opportunities
• Support regional expansion initiatives and service line development

How you’ll be successful:

• Achieve defined monthly referral targets across Veteran, First Responder, and general behavioral health sources
• Maintain target referral-to-intake conversion rates
• Develop and sustain an active, engaged pipeline of referral partners (not passive relationships)
• Demonstrate measurable growth in IOP and OP utilization within the assigned territory
• Maintain consistent CRM documentation and pipeline visibility

What you'll need:

• 3–5+ years of experience in behavioral health, healthcare outreach, provider relations, or business development preferred
• Experience working with or supporting Veterans, First Responders, or public safety systems strongly preferred
• Knowledge of behavioral health services, including substance use and co-occurring conditions
• Ability to establish credibility with Veteran and First Responder communities, including public safety leadership and peer support teams
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with both clinical providers and organizational leadership (e.g., chiefs, command staff, administrators)
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
• Experience with CRM systems or outreach tracking tools preferred
• Experience working within or alongside public safety agencies, healthcare systems, or community-based behavioral health programs preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage a defined geographic territory
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation