Deliverer - Meals on Wheels Program (53881)

RiseBoro Community Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseBoro Community Partnership is seeking a dedicated delivery professional to provide essential meal and supply deliveries to homebound clients and program partners in the New York area.

You will assist with meal packaging, document deliveries, and maintain accurate route sheets. A strong understanding of the local area and empathy for seniors are important, with safety and reliability as top priorities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and follow directions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read maps and follow directions.
• Knowledge of the local area and navigation.
• Genuine concern for physical, mental, and emotional needs of older adults.

Responsibilities

• Deliver packed food to homebound clients and satellites.
• Deliver holiday or emergency food packages to homebound clients.
• Assist with meal packaging and route documentation.
• Record deliveries and client contributions on route sheets.
• Notify coordinator of client status changes or delivery issues.

Skills

Independent work

Walk long distances

English literacy

Map reading

Care for older adults

Driver's license (preferred)

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Deliver packed food to homebound clients and food satellites
• Deliver holiday or emergency food packages to homebound clients
• Assist with meal packaging
• Record meal delivery and collect and record client contribution on route sheets
• Notify coordinator of any changes in client’s status or inability to deliver
• Move unpacked and stored food and supplies as required
• Deliver supplies and paper goods to other agency programs and subcontractors
• Deliver program material and information to homebound clients
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor of the site

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Deliver packed food to homebound clients and food satellites
• Deliver holiday or emergency food packages to homebound clients
• Assist with meal packaging
• Record meal delivery and collect and record client contribution on route sheets
• Notify coordinator of any changes in client’s status or inability to deliver
• Move unpacked and stored food and supplies as required
• Deliver supplies and paper goods to other agency programs and subcontractors
• Deliver program material and information to homebound clients
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor of the site

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to walk long distances and climb stairs
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Some knowledge of the area and/or ability to read maps and follow directions
• Some knowledge of and a genuine concern for the physical, mental and emotional needs of older persons
• Driver's License preferred but not essential.

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.