Program Assistant On Call

Meals On Wheels People Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Wellness program

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Meals on Wheels People is seeking a highly motivated On Call Program Assistant to support the Meals 4 Kids program in Portland, Oregon. On-call work involves assisting with preparation, packaging and delivery of meals, coordinating volunteers, and maintaining accurate records for participants and volunteers.

The role emphasizes reliability, customer service, and collaboration within a diverse team. The position is hourly, offering pay from $17.00 to $18.00 per hour, with potential for additional

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Food Handler’s Certification or ability to obtain within two weeks.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and transportation required.
• Bilingual/Bicultural English/Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Asian, or African languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, packaging and delivery of meals.
• Train and schedule volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records for participants and volunteers.
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Volunteer management

Organizational skills

Time management

Team communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Food Handler’s Certification

Job description

Meals on Wheels People is an organization founded in and by the community! Over the past 50 years, our non-profit has helped thousands of older adults in the Portland Metro area keep their independence through weekly meal delivery and social connections. Our culture reflects our five values: integrity, commitment, respect, inclusion, creativity, and TEAMWORK. With over 20 meal delivery centers throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clark counties, our staff and thousands of volunteers ensure that no adult over 60 goes hungry or experiences social isolation.Make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and collaborative environment that values your well-being. Enjoy the benefits of a four-day workweek, ample quality time off, pet insurance, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, an Employee Assistance Program, and mileage reimbursement.Meals on Wheels People is seeking a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude and excellent organizational skills to join our Meals 4 Kids team in the role of On Call Program Assistant.The ideal candidate will have a passion for making a difference in the community, working in a client-facing role and is highly dependable and proactive. If you are self-driven, enjoy working in a diverse team environment and providing customer service, Meals on Wheels People is the place for you!General SummaryOn an on-call basis, responsible to assist with preparation, packaging and delivery of meals, training and scheduling of volunteers, packing, pick-up and delivery activities and maintenance of accurate records for Meals 4 Kids participants and volunteers. Complete administrative tasks as assigned.Hours: On CallPay Rate: $17.00-$18.00 per hourLocation: Meals 4 Kids (4035 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266)On Call Program Assistant Skills, Abilities & Experience:Bilingual/Bicultural English/Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Asian or African languages preferredAbility to work with and manage volunteersStrong organizational, record keeping, time management and multi-tasking skills including the ability to set priorities and be flexible to last-minute changesAbility to work in a team environment and effectively communicate with diverse populations including minority, low income and persons with disabilitiesAbility to repetitively move 35lbs; routinely moves cooler and cooler bags from one location to another and from various heights in preparation of and for the completion of meal delivery; ability to ascend stairs and move around on city sidewalksAbility to quickly learn new computer programs; experience with client data management systems preferredVehicle, valid driver license, and insurance required to perform job dutiesAny satisfactory combination of experience, training and/or education which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above qualifications.Working Conditions/Physical DemandsFast paced, with significant people interactionFrequent driving throughout service areaFrequent navigation of sidewalks, apartment buildings and stairways May be required to move up to 50lbs, 35lbs repetitively and ability to frequently position self to stoop, bend and crouchFrequent use of knives and cooking utensils, stove, oven and other kitchen equipmentSitting for short periods of time and typingDexterity of hands and fingers required for operation of general office equipmentMay be required to work evenings and weekends for special eventsMust successfully pass Meals on Wheels People pre-employment screeningMeals on Wheels People Benefits:Meals on Wheels People offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package, including:Wellness programEmployee lunchPaid sick timeAnd more!Education & KnowledgeHigh School diploma or equivalentValid Food Handler’s Certification or ability to obtain within two weeksValid driver’s license, auto insurance, and transportation requiredSkills, Abilities & ExperienceLanguage proficiency in English/Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Asian, or African languages is highly valued. Successfully passing a fluency exam in any of these languages qualifies candidates for an extra $1 per hour pay rate.Ability to work with and manage volunteersStrong organizational, record-keeping, time management and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to set priorities and be flexible to last-minute changesAbility to work in a team environment and effectively communicate with diverse populations, including minorities, low-income, and persons with disabilitiesAbility to repetitively move 35lbs; routinely moves cooler and cooler bags from one location to another and from various heights in preparation of and for the completion of meal delivery; ability to ascend stairs and move around on city sidewalksAbility to quickly learn new computer programs; experience with client data management systems preferredAny satisfactory combination of experience, training and/or education which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above qualifications. All applications must be completed fully (including references) in order to be considered