Looking to make extra money? CareerSource Suncoast hiring 200 for Disaster Food Assistance Program

CareerSource Suncoast is partnering with the Department of Children and Families to hire 200 workers to assist individuals and families in applying for the state’s Disaster Food Assistance Program.

Eligibility workers will be hired at $15 per hour and greeters will earn $10 per hour. Any hours over 40 will be paid at time-and-a-half. These are temporary positions that run Oct. 13-19 at Westfield Sarasota Square and at a location in Manatee County to be determined.

The Disaster Food Assistance Program provides benefits to applicants not currently receiving food benefits through SNAP and were living in the declared disaster area when Hurricane Irma hit, including Manatee and Sarasota counties. If eligible, recipients will receive disaster food assistance benefits that will be accessed using an Electronic Benefits Transfer card.

“We have two weeks to hire 200 people for this project. Thousands of affected individuals and families are expected to show up and we need workers who can greet them and guide them through the application process,” CareerSource Suncoast communications director Jen Zak said. “If you are looking for work, this is a great opportunity to make money and assist folks in our community who need help.”

Level 2 (fingerprinting) background screening is required and will be paid for by CareerSource Suncoast. The employment application can be found at careersourcesuncoast.com/dfsp

This story was originally published September 29, 2017 at 12:00 PM with the headline "Looking to make extra money? CareerSource Suncoast hiring 200 for Disaster Food Assistance Program."