Mr. Weldon Montague of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development in Newark, New Jersey shared this video and advice:
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METLIFE STADIUM SNOW REMOVAL (occasional, on demand work)
Compensation: $10-14 per hour
Interviews Mon 24 Nov 2014 6-9PM at Masonic Temple, Paterson NJ
Job Description:
Snow removal employees needed to work after all major snow events at MetLife Stadium during the winter season between NOVEMBER 2014 and JANUARY 2015.
Snow Removal is physically demanding and may take place in cold, wet and miserable conditions, including, but not limited to snow storm events. Ideal candidate must be physically fit, have the proper clothing to stay dry and be able to work for an extensive period of time. Lunch Breaks and Warm Up Breaks will be provided in Indoor Stadium Box Areas between work sessions. Successful candidate must also be a self- starter and be committed to safety at all times. Please visit our website and watch “what to expect while shoveling” www.9733571700.com.
Free Transportation To the Job:
Free Transportation to work at the stadium will be provided from WAYNE, PATERSON, PASSAIC, SOMERSET, BOUND BROOK, NORTH BRUNSWICK, NEWARK & HACKENSACK locations in New Jersey.
Job Requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Willing to work in freezing weather conditions
• Willing to work on call with flexible availability
Compensation:
$14.00 an hour for shoveling time and $10.00 for wait time (the time prior to when you begin shoveling).
How do I apply?
Interviews will be held Monday November 24th at Masonic Temple, 224 Broadway, Paterson NJ 07501 from 6-9pm. Workers are being pre-qualified and registered.
The hiring of snow removal employees is being handled by Staff Right Solutions, recruiter for Canete snow removal.
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For US By US Self Help Center
40 North Van Brunt Street, 2nd Floor, Englewood, NJ 07631
201-541-1221
Hours: Monday-Friday 1-5pm
What it is: This program is a place where people dealing with a mental health issue of any type can spend time to socialize or spend quiet time in a place away from home. Activities take place that you can join if you like. The center is pretty much run by peers with professional oversight in the background.
Who can participate: You may self-qualify to participate.
Admission requirements: Drop-ins welcome – just show up. Feel free to ask a friend to bring you by.
Work/volunteer opportunities:
Crossroads to Wellness at Care Plus NJ
610 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652
201-265-1233 careplusnj.org/pages/3087/index.htm
What it is: A program which provides rapid access to comprehensive and intensive mental health services, integrated with self-directed wellness and recovery tools.
Who can participate: All Bergen County Residents
Admission requirements: Must be in acute need of mental health services or transitioning out of a long-term facility.
Friendship House
125 Atlantic Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-488-2121 njfriendshiphouse.org
What it is: Support and training for mentally ill or behaviorally challenged individuals in need of vocational rehabilitation, group therapy, workplace reintegration skills and assistance, job coaching.
Work/volunteer opportunities:
