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Job Description
About Us:
- If youre looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men women and children in your community we may have a job for you.
- Since 1972 Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
- We are a grassroots donor and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries we serve families in Hillsborough Pinellas Pasco Polk and Hernando counties with compassion practical help and a willingness to make a huge difference.
What we offer:
Salary: $19.00 - $20.00
Group health vision and dental coverage at affordable rates along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.
Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.
PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.
11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.
$15000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.
Employee Assistance Program
Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.
Tuition reimbursement program
Training and career development.
Discounted membership at the YMCA.
Job Functions: According to the mission and vision of the organization supports the development and execution of strategies that impact positive health outcomes lower health costs and community engagement. This position is responsible for establishing and cultivating community events and health programming for families in need. Implement and maintain innovative health and wellness programming designed to encourage healthy lifestyles increase family health education and improve family health outcomes. Coordinates and oversee weekly Health and Wellness activities. Acts as a liaison with staff community partners and volunteers. Strategize coordinate and communicate with program leadership volunteer services food services staff and other internal departments who facilitate client health programming. This position is in-person Pasco based and 1-2 days a week in Tampa. Additional reporting days weekend support and duties beyond normal workday hours may be required as needed. Works closely with HR on Health and Wellness communications under the guidance of the Director of Health and Wellness.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Work with clients to develop and maintain Health and Wellness goals. Create objectives for their programs and track progress. Engage and support families as they try to increase their health and wellness outcomes.
- Assess the nutritional needs of clients and coordinate with the kitchen outreach and in-kind departments to ensure that nutritional needs are met. Education and support to clients on nutritional elements. Work with kitchen staff to ensure client dietary needs are accounted for.
- Represent Metropolitan Ministries at strategic and organization-supported community events network meetings and pursue partnerships that will enhance/support services and community involvement as determined by the organizations strategy. Provide tours of the campus facilities.
- Meet personal goals established in individual development plan KPIs and based upon annual evaluations and through regular supervision. Actively contributes to achieving the teams and organizational targets and goals. Supports the team with other assigned tasks. Adheres to all policies of Metropolitan Ministries.
- Work with other departments to improve processes meet growing needs and involve supervisor as needed when there are barriers to reaching competing demands that prevent workable solutions.
- Maintain weekly tracking of client health progress and assist clients in preparation of medical procedures (pregnancy surgery etc.) and making accommodations within their living quarters for recovery.
- Maintain real-time notations related to Health and Wellness in the HMIS database.
- Facilitate Health and Wellness assessments of all families participating in residential programming. Provides food bins and YMCA memberships to clients when available.
- Reports to the Director of Health & Wellness for pervision and support.
Education and Experience: Degree in Public Health Health Education or similar along with a minimum of 2 years experience providing health and wellness services for at-risk populations. Must understand the inter-relationship of stress and traumas impact on health outcomes.
Skill Requirements: Must be able to work effectively with homeless and at-risk clients. This position requires the ability to work within a multidisciplinary framework. It should be computer literate proficient in various computer applications (including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications) with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel being desirable. Must be able to communicate orally as well as in writing and demonstrate a high level of comfort in this performance conducting and assisting in conducting meetings etc. Strong interpersonal skills are required. This position requires a high degree of maturity confidentiality and sensitivity to issues of faith as well as cross-cultural and diversity issues. It also requires the social skills to handle job-related matters in a professional and diplomatic manner.
Physical Requirements: Must have adequate hearing and speaking ability to take part in and provide sound oral communication and information. Must have a valid drivers license and be able to transport oneself and clients when necessary. Must be capable of working outdoors in sunlight and occasionally in higher temperatures. Must have the physical emotional and spiritual stamina to handle job-related issues and stress. Ability to exercise with clients on occasion to assist clients in creating healthy habits to meet their personal health/wellness goals and establish new health habits.
Other: Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Valid FL drivers license with a good driving record and insured vehicle to transport oneself and clients when necessary. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color women LGBTQIA Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.
Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at or via email at
Employment Type
Full-Time
