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Metro Extreme Weather Overflow Shelter VolunteerPrintApplyMetro Extreme Weather Overflow Shelter VolunteerSalarySee Position DescriptionLocationNashville, TNJob TypePart-Time SeasonalDepartmentSocial ServicesJob NumberNCS04404
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Position DescriptionIn collaboration with the Nashville community, Metro Social Services will establish and operate a cold weather overflow shelter during periods of inclement weather during the winter season, for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and seeking indoor shelter. This is a non-Civil Service position with Social ServicesSalary: $15.03 per hourThe Volunteer is responsible for assisting attendees and maintaining the shelter.Applications accepted until all positions are filled.Typical Duties
Assist and monitor all shelter attendees
Maintain sign-in sheet of all attendees on each shift
Volunteers must brief next shift of volunteers before they leave the shelter
Report any incidents and or issues to the MSS Metro Coordinator
Receive and prepare food for meals
Monitor shelter count
Each volunteer must ensure that the shelter schedule is adhered to
Each volunteer is responsible for cleaning up prior to the next shift reporting
First shift volunteers must work with the Office of Emergency Management to ensure that the shelter is prepared to open
When the shelter is closing volunteers must coordinate with the Office of Emergency Management to assist in this process
Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience working with homeless populations.Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours and on-call.Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs.CORE BENEFITSMedical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premiumDental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverageBasic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premiumPension: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employeesPaid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days)Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 yearsWork Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided freeOther: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with MetroPaid leave: (Full-time employees)
Vacation: 10 vacation days a year; increasing after 5 years of service (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)
Holidays: 11 holidays per year (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)
Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year
Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave
See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr01What is the highest level of education you have completed?
No High School Diploma or G.E.D.
High School Diploma or state issued G.E.D. or higher
02Are you able to work flexible hours and on-call?
Yes
No
03How many years of experience do you have working with homeless populations?
No Experience
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 or more years
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AgencyMetropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson CountyAddressHuman Resources Department404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1000Nashville, Tennessee, 37219Phone(615) 862-6640 Websitehttp://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspxApplyYour browser does not support the IFRAME feature, which is required by this web page.
