Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Flexible Schedule
Professional development opportunities
Community impact
Job Description
The hiring organization is a well-established community service agency dedicated to providing essential nutrition services to senior populations across several counties including Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Clatsop, and Tillamook in Oregon. The agency operates a series of Senior Meal Sites where congregate and home-delivered meals are offered to seniors aged 60 and older. Their core mission is to support the health and well-being of elderly community members through nutritious food services and supportive outreach programs. This agency places a high value on professionalism, ethical standards, and community engagement, ensuring that all services meet stringent quality and confidentiality standards.
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Job Requirements
- minimum two years of combined education and experience related to community service and food handling
- possession or ability to obtain a current food handler's permit
- valid Oregon driver's license or ability to obtain one
- commitment to regular attendance
- successful completion of background check
- physical ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, handle, grasp, reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds
- ability to work in noisy environments with frequent interruptions
- willingness to deliver meals to homebound seniors involving travel
- readiness to encounter public with potential exposure to hostile behavior or contagious diseases
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or GED
- two years of community service experience including supervising others
- six months food handling experience
- good interpersonal skills including listening and communication
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
- knowledge of client confidentiality and mandatory reporting rules
- organizational skills
- basic technology skills such as email and word processing
- ability to interact effectively with elderly people and volunteers
- arithmetic skills for financial accounting
- familiarity with local elderly population and community resources
Job Duties
- Coordinate activities during nutrition site operation
- receive, hold, and serve food following health and sanitation procedures
- deliver meals to homebound seniors as needed
- recruit, schedule, train, and supervise volunteers
- handle cash, complete bank deposit slips, make deposits, and record transactions
- prepare and submit monthly meal site records
- provide program information and organize outreach activities
- plan and coordinate special events at the meal site
- maintain and share information according to privacy regulations
- serve as mandatory reporter for suspected abuse
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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