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. 

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**THIS IS A COVID SAFE POSITION AND REQUIRES APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES TO BE FULLY VACCINATED. **  

Employees assigned to this position are subject to Union membership, fees, and dues in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, and employment with ATHENA may be conditioned upon participation in client’s Union.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting a Therapy Services Manager. This full-time, position pays $35.00 an hour and is in Rockville, MD.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Provides in person clinical case management to families who are currently homeless and sheltered in overflow motel prior to Family Shelter referral.


• Assist the household to obtain permanent housing, employment and access appropriate benefits and resources.


• Conducts comprehensive assessments to develop an individualized housing plan with each participant detailing the services, resources, and responsibilities needed to locate affordable housing and quickly exit homelessness.


• Develops and cultivates landlord and property management relationships to identify and secure housing units for families experiencing homelessness.


• Consults with other professionals in and outside county government to coordinate referrals and linkages to necessary resources and services related to housing stability such as employment services, financial literacy and credit repair programs, childcare, parenting, mental health and / or substance abuse services, and medical services when appropriate.


• Conducts motel/field visits, monitors household budget, monitors motel room for sanitary and safe conditions, and provides housing advocacy with landlords.


• Maintains client records in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), County eICM database, and in case record files which documents household housing history, assessed needs and progress towards goal to exit homelessness.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), County eICM training


• Three years of experience rendering services to homeless or low-income population.


• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite


• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.


• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.


• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with people.

Education and Experience:

·       Must have a Master’s Degree in any Human Services field including Psychology or Social Work from an accredited college or university.

·       If candidate has a Social Work Degree, must be eligible or have Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)

·       Candidate must have valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

·       Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, however evening and weekend hours will be required. 

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.  

·        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 assignment – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.  

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

·        Sick leave varies– 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.