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 a Deputy Director. This is responsible for overseeing and

coordinating the housing transition components of the program. This plays a crucial role in ensuring successful housing transitions and promoting independent living for program participants. This full-time position pays $­­­­53.76/hr, and is located in Cranston, RI.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Develop and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, advocacy groups, and service providers to promote the rights and inclusion of individuals with disabilities and older adults in qualifying institutions who are attempting to transition back to the community.


• Develop and implement strategies to identify and secure affordable, accessible, and integrated housing options for MFP participants transitioning from institutional settings to the community.


• Collaborate with local housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, and private landlords to establish partnerships and increase the availability of suitable housing units for program participants.


• Provide support for the Rhode Island Home Stabilization Medicaid benefit.


• Provide support and lead quality assurance and case clinical discussions for the Nursing Home Transition Program.


• Represent the Money Follows the Person program at meetings, conferences, and events related to housing transitions and independent living.


• Assist Director and Data Quality Analyst with tracking and analyzing data for submission to the State of Rhode Island and The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.


• Assist in using data to establish and monitor program benchmarks and goals.


• Outreach and educate community stakeholders through formal and informal group presentations.


• Provide support to the Rhode Island 811 Program voucher program, by participating in the 811 Advisory Team, and ensuring appropriate supports for MFP members transitioning to an 811 home.


• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.


• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, housing studies, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in housing programs, disability services, or related fields, with a strong emphasis on housing transitions and independent living.

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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