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.

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

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for Human Services Specialist V. This full-time position pays $23.44 per hour and is located in Rockville MD.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Continue to establish contacts and collaboration with regional partners to adapt current action plan as needed to maximize resources available for newcomers, minimizing duplication and competition for resources.
• Work with faith-based organizations, international partners, and community-based organizations to identify appropriate care and services for newcomers in Montgomery County.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, managers, employees, and the public.
• Participate in regular meetings to plan coordinated and appropriate care, protection, reunification, and post-release services for newcomers and advise the HHS internal operations team.
• Track trends and data related to newly arriving migrant and asylum-seeking children, youth and families.
• Perform all other duties assigned related or not directed related to the scope of the project by the supervisor.
• Weekend work may be needed
• Onsite and field-based activities with individuals and families
• Other duties assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience liaising with government and community-based organizations
• Community engagement o Case management/ client relations
• Knowledge of social service and public health
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access database, etc.)
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Solid ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to understand and adhere to the duties, methods, and procedures required by the position.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field or Associate degree with experience
• Valid Drivers License

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 at times.
• Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, however evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

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.

· Medical and dependent flexible spending account.

· Pet insurance.

· Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.

· 401k with a generous employer match.

· Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.

· Paid time off.

· Holiday pay.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $23.44 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Is there anything in your background we should know?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Human Service: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Bilingual English/Spanish (Required)

Work Location: One location

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