Part-Time Optometrist
Compensation: $60/hour
Application Instructions: send resume and cover letter to Director of Social Services, Jerome Chambers at [email protected]
Classification: Part-Time/Exempt (about 8 hours per week)
Reports To: Director of Social Services
Date: Fall 2022
Since 1983 Shepherd’s Table has provided hot, nutritious meals and comprehensive social services to people experiencing hunger and homelessness in the DC metropolitan region. For over a decade we have operated the region’s only Eye Clinic for the Homeless at our headquarters in Downtown Silver Spring. We are seeking a new Optometrist to lead the Eye Clinic after the retirement of the Eye Clinic’s founding Optometrist, Dr. Bernetta Davis. The Optometrist is a part-time, exempt position who performs eye exams and provides excellent eye care to Shepherd’s Table clients in need of services. Optometrist responsibilities include analyzing vision tests, identifying sight problems, and prescribing eyeglasses. Ultimately, this doctor ensures the accurate diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and injuries and refers more serious cases to other doctors as necessary. To be considered for this position, you need to be a licensed Optometrist in the State of Maryland and carry your own malpractice insurance.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive eye and vision tests
- Diagnose defects of the eye, such as myopia, astigmatism, and glaucoma
- Provide personalized temporary and permanent solutions to sight issues based on each patient’s specific case and medical history
- Prescribe medications and eyeglasses
- Advise patients on proper eye care techniques
- Provide prescribed eyewear
- Keep updated and accurate medical records for all patients
- Book next appointments in cases where re-examination is required
- Train patients on how to use and maintain their eyeglasses
- Refer eye doctors and ophthalmologists when patients need to undergo a surgery or in cases of severe eye injuries
Requirements
- Work experience as an Optometrist
- In-depth understanding of eye conditions and vision defects
- Hands-on experience with eye examination tools, such as ophthalmoscope and tonometer
- The ability to explain medical terms simply and calmly
- Attention to detail
Education and Experience
- Medical degree in Optometry from an accredited university
- License to practice optometry in the State of Maryland
- At least 3 years of experience treating patients
- Experience working with a low-income population preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish oral language skills a plus
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of normal responsibilities from time to time as needed
Shepherd’s Table is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.
Shepherd’s Table requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless the employee is entitled to accommodation for reasons related to a medical condition, disability, or sincerely held religious belief. Qualified applicants must comply with this vaccine policy as a condition of employment.
Chef
Compensation: $18- $20 hourly
Job Type: full-time
Application Instructions: email resume and cover letter to Christina Moore at [email protected]
Classification: Hourly
Reports To: Director of Meal Services
Date: January 2022
If you are interested in leveraging your culinary expertise to compassionately serve our neighbors experiencing homelessness, you might be a perfect fit for this role. Among a team of skilled professional chefs, this hire will be responsible for ensuring that hot, nutritious meals are prepared and served at Shepherd’s Table 365 days a year. They will closely with the Program Assistant and Security Officers to provide a welcoming and safe environment for all our meal guests and volunteers. In addition, each Chef is responsible for assigning tasks to volunteers and maintaining a clean, healthy food service area at all times. They must follow all food service regulations and County health code requirements.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for meaningful work, serving others, and honoring the dignity of all people in addition to proven experience in food service.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Meal Preparation Service
- Work with the Director of Meal Services to plan weekly food menus
- Ensure hot, nutritious meals are prepared and served each day
- Provide food service coverage during regular scheduled service and in emergency situations, such as inclement weather
- Ensure meal guests receive warm hospitality with each meal
- Ensure that meal service policies are followed
- Ensure that the dining room is a safe and welcoming environment for meal guests and volunteers
- Help support security personnel during mealtimes
- Supervise or perform post-meal cleaning in kitchen, dining room, dish room and hallway
- Ensure that the kitchen/equipment/food/staff/volunteers are fully in compliance with health regulations during the shift
- Ensure that food deliveries are stored and rotated for current and future use.
- Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, dining room, dish room, kitchen prep room and all food service equipment
- Monitor and respond to Meal Program communications via the telephone and e-mail on a regular basis. Return calls and e-mails within 24-48 hours.
- Secure the building at the end of food service. Ensure no clients are in the building or on the grounds
- Capture stories and photo for newsletter and social media coverage
Personnel Management
- Greet, supervise, assign duties, and support volunteers throughout the meal prep, service and clean-up
- Encourage volunteers to engage in other service and giving opportunities at Shepherd’s Table
- Perform all prep service and clean up duties in absence of volunteers
Resource Management
- Alongside the Director of Meal Services, engage in the community food rescue process in receiving and donating rescued food
- Receive, organize and rotate donations
- Ensure that health regulations are met at all times
- Support Shepherd’s Table fundraising efforts through participation in events, kitchen tours, media interviews and other ways as needed
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge of food and safe food handling skills
- Knowledge of people experiencing poverty and homelessness
- Food safety knowledge
- Ability to work with a diverse population
- Ability to supervise a team of paid and unpaid support staff including volunteers
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Education and Experience
- High school diploma
- 3 years food service preparation experience
- Food safety certification or ability to acquire it within 30 days of employment
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
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