Home Delivered Meals Transport
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Job Description
About the Company:
This job posting is for a position within the Outagamie County Nutrition Program. Outagamie County is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description:
The position is for a Home Delivered Meals Transport person, responsible for transporting packaged meals to eligible homebound participants in Outagamie County. Specifically, the role focuses on serving the Hortonville/Seymour area.
Key Responsibilities:
• Transport packaged Home Delivered meals from a designated beginning location to meal participant residences and then to a designated end location.
• Take meal temperatures monthly or as needed to ensure food safety, complying with state guidelines.
• Ensure meal delivery does not exceed ten (10) minutes per participant unless otherwise authorized.
• Compile and submit Nutrition Program records accurately and on time.
• Report delivery conflicts and issues to the Mealsite Manager and/or HHS-Aging & Nutrition Supervisor.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Attend trainings and/or meetings as required.
• Complete required online trainings.
• Distribute educational and informational materials as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED with experience working with older persons and/or persons with disabilities preferred; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older persons and persons with disabilities.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
• Ability to perform duties in a dependable manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to follow instructions and be flexible to change.
• Ability to maintain Outagamie County DHHS and Nutrition Program confidentiality.
• Ability to perform accurate and timely record keeping tasks.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20 lbs. Up to 10 times per shift, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.
• Transport meals with own vehicle.
Compensation/Benefits:
• Mileage reimbursed at the IRS rate.
• Flexible schedule: The typical work schedule offers a four-day work week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, between the Seymour and Hortonville route service areas.
• Hours are typically ~11 AM – 1 PM, based on the number of participants served each day.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate should have reliable transportation, be flexible, a self-starter, customer service oriented, community-oriented, and compassionate.
