Driver (2)

Human Services Association LA; Bell Gardens (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Services Association LA seeks a Driver for the Home Delivered Meals program to deliver daily meals to homebound seniors, covering routes as needed and assisting with meal packing. You will interact with seniors and volunteers, report safety concerns, and maintain vehicle cleanliness.

Requirements include a valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, background check via Live Scan, and bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Experience delivering meals to seniors is desirable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily meals to homebound seniors and cover routes as needed.
• Assist with packing meals and support program staff as requested.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report safety concerns.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer interaction

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Smartphone navigation

Job description

Under the supervision of the Senior Services Manager for the Home Delivered Meals program the driver covers routes as needed when a set driver calls off or additional coverage/support is needed to deliver daily hot meals and, or frozen meals to seniors. Additional support may be extended to perform home assessments with our participants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Order and deliver daily meals to homebound seniors residing within our service area.
• Assist Site Aide and other staff in packing the home delivered meals.
• Report any and all danger signs regarding the seniors’ well-being and/or safety back to the Senior Services Manager and follow up with report as needed.
• Maintain a clean and well-presented vehicle
• Report any malfunctions to Senior Services Manager
• Maintain temperature log/report
• Attend agency meeting, department meetings and/or trainings, as requested
• Assist with clerical duties or other program projects as needed
• Utilize work cell phone to communicate with Program Aides, Senior Services Man
• Utilize work cell phone to navigate route deliveries

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and follow traffic signs and safety laws/guidelines while driving an agency vehicle.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with elderly clients and volunteers of diverse cultures, read and follow food safety manual guidelines, lift food trays that weigh (approximately) 10 lbs., accurately perform basic mathematical functions; possess a cheerful and friendly disposition.
• Preferred bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED, preferred, but not required
• Some experience working with senior citizens desirable

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• Occasional driving is required. Must provide your own vehicle, valid California Driver’s License and proof of full insurance coverage.
• Negative tuberculosis screen.
• We require the selected candidate to undergo a criminal background check using the Live Scan fingerprinting method in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job or that an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job.

• Work in moderate noise levels and non-smoking environment
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds independently
• Frequently involves sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, and climbing stairs (as needed)
• Occasionally may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly to communicate effectively
• Constantly operates a computer, keyboard, and other various office machinery
• Majority of job duties are performed onsite; however, visits to different sites may be required

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation:

In accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Human Services Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

As part of our hiring process, we conduct criminal background checks on all new hires using the Live Scan fingerprinting method, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Human Services Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. In addition, we complete criminal background checks via Live Scan method (fingerprinting) on all new hire employees.