OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for ADA Project Specialist. This full-time position pays $27.00/hr, and is located in Cranston, RI.

Under the Supervision of the Executive Secretary and ADA Program Manager, the ADA Project Specialist will expand the outreach of the Commission through presentations, attending events, and forming relationships with other organizations. After training, this will also assist in monitoring physical accessibility through on-site visits and architectural plan reviews (training provided).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Promote information in the community about disability rights under state and federal law and the work of the Commission.


• Provide online and in-person training to government, non-profit, and public entities about disability rights.


• Inform the GCD coworkers of feedback from the community.


• Assist in social media postings and newsletter.


• Review building plans submitted to the Commission for ADA compliance review.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Spanish-speaking applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.


• Fluent in Spanish is preferred.


• Familiarity with civil rights preferred.


• Experience engaging and working with the public.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.


• Strong communication skills.


• Ability to work well with the office staff and the public.


• Familiarity with MS Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel.


• Ability to travel within the state.


• Ability to process and analyze visual information.


• Strong commitment to civil rights.


• Ability to multitask and be flexible.


• Highly motivated.

Education and Experience:

Physical Requirements:

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions, where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

· Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.

· Medical, dental and vision insurance available for full- time employment  

· Health Savings Account

· Pet insurance.

· 401k with a generous employer match.

· ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.

· Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.

· Short and Long Term Disability.

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

· Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.

· Sick leave varies by state – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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