ATHENA CONSULTING JOB LISTINGS
Grants Project Specialist
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 Grants Project Specialist. This is responsible for oversight and contract compliance to state and federal regulations and standards associated with State Opioid Response (SOR) grant. This full-time $38.59/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.
- This reports to the Administrator Jaime Bernard and Linda Mahoney.
- Coordinate processes and internal resources across multiple departments to ensure that SOR requirements are implemented, and outcomes met.
- Participates in providing collaboration and attending meetings with all those associated with implementation and on-going monitoring of SOR.
- Ensure that BHDDH leadership obtains the information necessary to support the organization’s goals throughout implementation and monitoring of SOR grant.
- Evaluate contract effectiveness; identify successful and unsuccessful relationships and engage in proactive problem-solving to reduce barriers impacting the successful outcomes in coordination with organizational leaders.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of behavioral health services and resources on a local, state and national level.
- Ability to guide the organization in meeting and exceeding standards.
- Ability to work well independently as well as a team
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- Ability to assess and interpret data to monitor compliance and identify issues
- Highly organized and detail-oriented individual to manage tasks efficiently and ensure accuracy in all aspects of work
- Ability to multitask and be flexible
- Highly motivated
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree related to behavioral or public health with 5 years of experience.
- Or some college with 5 years of experience working in RI with state agencies and behavioral health agencies
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Working hours M-F, 8:00am-4:00pm
- 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.
· 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.
#MSP
