Senior Food Box Distribution Aide

Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego; El Centro (CA); Presencial; USD 22 000 - 25 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego is seeking a Senior Food Box Distribution Aide to support the Imperial Valley and Calexico service area. The role involves setting up distribution spaces, moving pallets, stocking boxes and assisting participants as they receive Senior Food Boxes. The position is non-exempt, 10 hours per month, with a pay rate of $16.90–$17.00 per hour, and requires the ability to lift up to 35 pounds and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualificações

• Experience with community service programs preferred.
• Ability to learn agency resources and local services.
• Understanding of safety and food distribution basics.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and break down the distribution area.
• Transport pallets from the warehouse to the distribution site.
• Assist with directing traffic and crowd management.
• Ensure the site is cleaned after the event.
• Lift and move boxes up to 35 pounds during distribution.
• Follow program protocols and agency policies.

Conhecimentos

Bilingual EN/ES

Lifting 35 lbs

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Descrição da oferta de emprego

POSITION TITLE: Senior Food Box Distribution Aide

SERVICE AREA: Community Services –Imperial Valley and Calexico

REPORTS TO: Program Manager, Community Services

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt – 10 hrs. per month

SALARY: $16.90 – $17.00 Per hour

AGENCY CULTURE:

The business and social environment we operate in has changed. What worked yesterday may not work today and will likely not work tomorrow. To thrive, we must incorporate new ways of thinking and embrace new practices. As part of our individual and agency cultural change process, it is critical that all employees of Catholic Charities aspire to the following:

• A commitment to the agency’s mission, vision, and values;
• A commitment to excellence in everything we do;
• A commitment to excel at performance and quality improvement;
• A commitment to outcomes and measured results;
• A commitment to innovation and to what is possible.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with the setup and breakdown of the distribution area, including tents, tables, pallets, chairs, and other assigned duties.
• Transport pallets containing Senior Food Boxes from the warehouse to the outside distribution area (specific to El Centro).
• Carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds throughout the distribution process and place them in participants' vehicles and walk-in carts.
• Return empty pallets to the warehouse once distribution is complete.
• Provide assistance in directing traffic.
• Ensure the distribution site is thoroughly cleaned after the event.
• Perform tasks requiring lifting and/or standing under extreme outdoor temperatures during both summer and winter.
• Assist EFDN+ staff as needed.
• Execute other duties as assigned.
• Follow established program protocols.
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in departmental meetings, online webinars, and other training opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of Catholic Charities services and resources.
• Ability to perform specific tasks such as lifting and/or standing exposed to extreme outdoor temperatures.
• Knowledge of/familiarity with or ability to quickly learn the resources and programs that are available within the community/county to assist seniors, the homeless, and other indigent populations.
• Knowledge of the community resources, health, and social services systems in Imperial County.
• Ability to organize and plan own work.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• A flexible, proactive approach to work including the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality and possess the skill to establish working relationships with community partners.
• Knowledge of/familiarity with/sensitivity to the cultural background of populations served by the Catholic Charities.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Commitment to the mission and values associated with the agency and the program, including, social justice, respect for others, health, & well-being
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (Desired)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance in compliance with Agency requirements.
• Successful completion of a live scan, and Federal debarment requirements
• CPR or First Aid certification (Desired)

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.The employee is required to stand. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally move pallets throughout the distributions. Must be able to travel to various locations as required by the program.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego is a diverse, all-inclusive service organization and employer. We do not discriminate against any candidates on the basis of: race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, gender and/or gender reassignment status, age, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and/or maternity, marriage and/or civil union status, or any other legally protected characteristics.