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Catholic Charities: Diocese of Nashville

Hunger Relief Lead

Catholic Charities: Diocese of Nashville

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Job Summary

Rate: $43,5000.00

Location: 2806 McGavock Pike Nashville, TN

Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Flexible Scheduling Allowed)

Catholic Charities was founded in 1962 with the mission of providing holistic care within Middle Tennessee. Our programs consist of the following homelessness prevention, re-housing, food distribution, emergency materials, utility payments, refugee resettlement, clinical counseling, adoption, and family support, parenting, and multi-pronged community support through neighborhood-embedded family resource centers.

Catholic Charities is an established non-profit and is still growing year after year. If you are seeking a job with purpose then you are finally home.

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Hunger Relief Lead Specialist will be under the direction of the Program Manager and will assist with daily operations of Hunger Relief Programming, primarily in a congregate meal setting.

Job Responsibilities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Regularly assists in supervising volunteer groups of all ages in hunger relief programs.
  • Communicates and regularly updates multiple community partners/agencies to best assist guests and clients.
  • Greet guests, and collect data around guest numbers, demographics, meals served, and assistance provided.
  • Assists with inventory of supplies in all programs.
  • Assists with loading and unloading of supplies and food.
  • Able to manage all aspects of the daily operations without on-site supervision.
  • Ensures food pantry and congregate meal site kitchen and dining room cleanliness and maintenance standards are maintained.
  • Maintains accurate client/program records regarding services provided according to Agency guidelines, using the database(s) provided by the agency and within the Agency’s time frame.
  • Actively participates in supervision sessions, periodic team meetings, and training as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma with 2 or more years of experience or associate degree.
  • Prior experience working with in-crisis populations of various mental health concerns, and economic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds is preferred.
  • This position requires flexibility in the schedule. Work is performed at multiple sites. Programming at Holy Name begins at 7:15 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Other locations include the Catholic Pastoral Center, St. Stephen’s Catholic Community, and other locations as program needs evolve.
  • Ability to lift 35 lbs repeatedly.
  • Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with people across multiple language barriers.
  • Skills in Trauma-informed de-escalation
  • Must be able to work on a team, but also independently with little direction.
  • Ability to use critical thinking to help bring solutions to problems.
  • A strong sense of and respect for confidentiality concerning participants and fellow employees.
  • Flexibility with work schedule and responding to team and client needs.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to learn databases and other systems.
  • A current driver’s license is required. Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and provide own transportation.
  • Ability to coordinate and communicate with multiple organizations on projects.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to learn multiple databases, and other systems as needed.
  • A current driver’s license is required. Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and provide own transportation.

Catholic Charities of Tennessee is an equal-opportunity employer. Catholic Charities does not discriminate in regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

Benefits

  • (10) vacation days.
  • (12) personal days.
  • (18) paid holidays.
  • Christmas & Easter Break Included
  • 403B plan with company match.
  • Pension plan.
  • Health insurance, vision, and dental coverage.

How to Apply

Please apply directly through the link below:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/ba20343a-afd8-4fa5-a2df-a7080087c9ef/CATHOLIC-CHARITIES-DIOCESE-OF-NASHVILLE

Details

  • Date Posted: November 26, 2024
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
  • Service Area: Children / Youth
  • Start Date: 01/02/2025
  • Salary Range: $40,000 - $43,500
  • Working Hours: 37.5 Hours / Week M-F 8:00AM - 4:30PM