Meals on Wheels Driver (On-Call)

Union Settlement Association, Inc.; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Union Settlement is seeking a Meals on Wheels Driver (On-Call) in East Harlem. This on-call role requires delivering meals to homebound clients, driving a Union Settlement van, and packing meals for daily delivery.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, a NYS driver's license, at least three years of driving experience. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. The role reports to the Meals on Wheels Coordinator.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid NYS driver0license required.
• At least three years of driving experience.
• No DUI convictions in the last 2 years.
• No more than one moving violation in the last 2 years.
• English speaking and writing proficiency; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry 30+ pounds and deliver meals daily.
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Aufgaben

• Deliver meals to homebound clients daily.
• Drive Union Settlement van/truck in East Harlem.
• Pack meals into hot and cold containers.
• Maintain accurate daily route sheet.
• Report delivery or client status issues to MOW Coordinator.
• Clean and sanitize delivery bags and vehicle compartments daily.
• Assist with kitchen or other program duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

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Meals on Wheels Driver (On-Call)

Part Time

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1611

Meals on Wheels Driver (On-Call)

Job Description

Organizational Summary

Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For over 130 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.

Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes the following service areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Development and Opportunity, Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center, the Family Childcare Network, and the East Harlem Community Partnership, NYC Benefits, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 15,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year.

Strengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement, visit www.unionsettlement, visit www.unionsettlement.org

Position: Meals on Wheels Driver (On-Call)

Department: Aging, Health, & Wellness Services

Reports to: Meals on Wheels Coordinator

Hours: ON-Call Mon, Thurs, Friday 9:00am-3:30pm

Salary:$17.00 per hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

PositionSummary:

The Meals on Wheels (MOW) Driver will primarily be responsible for driving a Union Settlement van and/or truck to locations in East Harlem to deliver meals to homebound clients providing coverage during staff shortages.

• Deliver meals to homebound clients on a daily basis.
• Use appropriate heating and cooling devices when packing meals.
• Package meals into hot and cold containers each day for delivery.
• Maintain accurate daily route sheet.
• Follow agency protocol and procedure to report any difficulty with meal delivery (i.e. client not home, not answering door) or changes in client status (i.e. slurred speech, deterioration in client appearance, confusion).
• Follow agency protocol and procedure to report any observable issues at the clients’ homes (visible tampering with door or locks).
• Follow agency protocol and procedure to report any information the client provides regarding planned absences (hospital stays, vacations, etc.) that would prevent the client from being home to receive his or her meal.
• Report any problems with the assigned vehicle to the MOW Coordinator immediately.
• Clean and sanitize all delivery bags, boxes, holding containers and truck compartments daily
• Assist with kitchen and/or other program duties as assigned by the MOW Coordinator, the Deputy Director of Senior Services, or the Director of Senior Services.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid license to operate a vehicle in New York State.
• At minimum three years experience operating a vehicle.
• No convictions for driving while intoxicated in the prior 2 years.
• No more than one moving violation within the prior 2 years.
• English speaking and writing proficiency; Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (30+ pounds), as well as walk to deliver meals daily.
• Good organizational ability, time management, and interpersonal skills (ability to connect with clients and work with a team)

• LeadingOthers: Creates asense ofurgency throughouttheorganizationontheimportanceofachieving outcomes.Inspires,influences,andenablesteammemberstoreachtheirgoals
• Facilitating Change: Approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlement’s goals.
• ManagingPerformance: Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision anddocumentsperformancehighlightsandconcerns
• Applyingand DevelopingExpertise: Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones.Seeksandsupportsprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforteammembers.Managesfinancesandbudgets effectively
• Communicatingand Collaborating: Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holdsteamaccountabletothesamestandard

Union Settlement’sDiversity,Equity&InclusionCommitment

Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.