Paid Prevention Internship Opportunity

Request for Applications #SUPP1007 - Funding for this initiative has already been awarded.
Up to $1 million in funding is available for certified and funded Prevention providers to establish and support paid internship positions to recruit talented, skilled, knowledgeable, and diverse staff to the field.

OASAS is offering the opportunity for OASAS certified and funded Prevention providers to establish and support paid internship positions. Up to $1 million in funding is available to recruit talented, skilled, knowledgeable, and diverse staff to the field. This allows providers to gain dedicated workers, allows the workers to receive valuable job experience and development, and provides an entry-level path towards a professional credential such as a Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) or Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).

OASAS will issue at least thirty positions of up to $21,000 annually for selected providers.
 

Eligible Applicants:

Existing OASAS-funded Prevention providers including Prevention Resource Centers are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. Colleges and universities are not eligible.

Application due date:

March 31, 2022

Application and Supporting Documents

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    Eligibility Clarification

    Section A.3 Eligible Applicants is hereby modified to read as follows: 

    Existing OASAS-funded Prevention providers including Prevention Resource Centers are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. Colleges and universities are not eligible.

     

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