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 an Assistant Health Program Admin position. This full- time position pays $39.97 an hour and is located in Providence, RI.  

This Assistant Health Program Administrator will work as a part of the RIDOH Center for Emergency Medical Service’s team and assist with managing two federal grant programs:

-        The first is a Mental Health Awareness Training grant for first responders, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This grant program promotes various education programs for EMS responders to increase knowledge and understanding of mental health crises, along with education on how to respond to these emergencies for patients and peers.

-        The second grant program for this position is the EMS for Children State Partnership grant, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The EMS for Children State Partnership grant (EMSC SP) increases pediatric inclusion for pre-hospital and hospital emergency agencies, pediatric preparedness, and pediatric considerations with disaster planning.

This position will work under the general supervision of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Work is subject to review upon completion through oral and/or written reports for conformance to laws, rules, regulations, departmental policies, and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Assist a superior in the planning, organization, coordination, and administration of a

health program

• Administer the provisions of laws, rules and regulations, as well as to adhere to

provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of a

health program.

• Responsible for planning, prioritizing, directing, and reviewing the work of a


• professional, technical, and clerical staff and as necessitated revising work schedules to ensure program efficiency.


• Assist in the development and preparation of budgetary needs and to be accountable for the fiscal activities of a health program.


• Responsible for reviewing and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program and to make recommendations to a superior for necessary program

modifications and/or changes in order to improve or maintain the services being provided.

• Coordinate each of the program's activities with other programs in the Department of

Health and in other state and federal agencies as applicable, in order to improve the

health of the citizens of the state.

• Maintain a constant awareness of state and federal guidelines, laws and regulations, as well as proposed legislation pertinent to each particular program; and as required, making recommendations to a superior as to the changes in programs necessary to comply with such revisions in law.


• Assist in the formulation of standards, policies, and procedures of a health program in order to monitor the goals and objectives of the program.


• As required, to represent the Department at meetings and conferences comprising of

state, federal and local officials, professionals, and the public involving departmental programs, goals, and objectives.

• Prepare extensive written reports relative to the program's functions and activities.


• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of health program

administration as it applies to a health program and the ability to apply such knowledge in the planning, organization, coordination, and administration of a health program

• Ability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program and to make recommendations to a superior for improvements and/or maintenance


• Ability to coordinate and supervise professional, technical, and supportive personnel engaged in a health program


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, public groups, and private and public agencies


• Ability to prepare extensive written reports as required; and related capacities and abilities.


• Ability to respond appropriately to changing situations


• Proven ability to work as a team member


• Strong attention to detail required for this role

Education and Experience:

·       High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

·       Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field such as public health, public administration, business administration, hospital administration

·       Working experience involving hospital, public, business, or health administration.

·       Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to

the above education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

·       Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·       Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds

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.

· Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

· Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

· 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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