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 a Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Program Coordinator. This part-time position pays $31.07/hr, and is located in Providence, RI.

Rhode Island Department of Health’s Violence & Injury Prevention Program (RIDOH VIPP) is working with the Department of Homeland Security on the following initiative:

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) strengthens our country’s ability to prevent targeted violence and terrorism nationwide, through funding, training, increased public awareness, and partnerships across every level of government, the private sector, and in local communities. Leveraging an approach informed by public health research, CP3 brings together mental health providers, educators, faith leaders, public health and safety officials, social services, nonprofits, and others in communities across the country to help people who are on a pathway to violence before harm occurs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Establish and convene an advisory group to fill the gaps between existing programming by assessing, planning, and delivering programs that will help support the decrease of risk factors and increase protective factors associated with violence and terrorism prevention.


• Host monthly meetings with grant subrecipients to obtain project updates and reporting requirements and document progress and barriers experienced.


• Attend relevant meetings locally via zoom and in person. Regional and national meeting attendance will be required if virtual options are available. Document action items and outcomes of meetings to brief leadership weekly.


• Participate in training opportunities, workgroups and other relevant educational opportunities provided by Department of Homeland Security and other violence prevention organizations.


• Review and inform key personnel about current landscape, resources, and best practices for program implementation.


• Attend monthly TVTP project officer calls.


• Supports with project design, timelines, workplans, implementation, program evaluation and reporting.


• Coordinate local training logistics and assist with development of content as needed.


• Participate in Division for Community Health and Equity, Center for Health Promotion, and Violence and Injury Prevention internal team meetings. Knowledge, Skills, and Capacities


• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

Education and Experience:

Physical Requirements:

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

  
  


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  Working hours M-F, between 8:00am-4:30pm

  
  


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  Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds

  
  


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  Hybrid with at least 1 day in the office. Fully remote after 1 month. In office participation is needed on occasion. Advance notice will be given. Day in office is negotiable but must be on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday.

  
  


• Approximately 1-2 meetings/events per month, varying in distance from the Cannon Building. The frequency of travel depends on the month.


• Occasional weekends and evenings required at two weeks' notice.

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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