Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.66
Work Schedule
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
flexible schedule
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
Job Description
This opportunity is offered by a well-established organization dedicated to providing vital nutrition and community services to seniors aged 60 and older across several counties including Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Clatsop, and Tillamook in Oregon. The organization focuses on supporting the elderly population by operating senior meal sites that deliver congregate and home-delivered meals, ensuring nutritional needs are met with proper health and sanitation standards. With an emphasis on community engagement and volunteer coordination, this agency plays a critical role in enhancing the quality of life for seniors by offering comprehensive meal programs and outreach activities.
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Job Requirements
- Minimum two years of equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- possession or ability to obtain a current food handler's permit prior to hire
- ability to secure and maintain valid Oregon driver's license
- commitment to regular attendance
- successful completion of a background check
- ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, handle, grasp, reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds
- occasional sitting, pushing, or pulling
- ability to work in moderate to loud noise environment
- ability to interact professionally with the public including potential exposure to hostile behavior, contagious diseases, or domestic animals
Job Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- two years of experience in community service including supervising others
- six months food handling experience
- good interpersonal skills including listening
- ability to work effectively with others
- knowledge of client confidentiality rules and mandatory reporting
- ability to work independently and exercise initiative
- ability to understand and interpret policies
- ability to meet deadlines
- proficiency in English
- basic technology skills such as voicemail, email, word processing, and data entry
- knowledge of nutrition program policies
- ability to interact with elderly people and volunteers
- ability to maintain accurate records
- arithmetic skills
- ability to communicate program information
- familiarity with local elderly population and community resources
- commitment to ethical behavior
Job Duties
- Coordinate activities during the operation of the nutrition site
- receive, hold, and serve all foods following proper health and sanitation procedures
- deliver meals to homebound clients as applicable
- recruit, supervise, schedule, train, and instruct volunteers to assist at the meal site
- receive fees and donations, complete bank deposit slips, make deposits, and record transactions
- prepare monthly meal site records and send to supervisor
- provide information regarding the program to community groups and organize outreach activities
- plan and coordinate special events at the meal site
- maintain and share information according to privacy regulations
- serve as a mandatory reporter of suspected abuse
- perform related duties as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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