Job Information
Gateway Hudson Valley Senior Nutrition Driver/Site Host - Per Diem in Kingston, New York
Senior Nutrition Driver/Site Host - Per Diem
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Corporate Headquarters - Kingston, NY
Position Type
Per Diem
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$15.00
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
When you work forGateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people’s lives.
Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.
We offer Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement, Holidays, and generous PTO
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Nutrition Program Site Host portion is responsible for maintaining and running of a designated Community Café site, serving meals to registered participants. The Senior Mobile Meals Driver portion is primarily responsible for safely operating agency vehicles to transport senior meals and other assigned tasks.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES, SITE HOST
Take and confirm daily reservations. Notify the Manager of Food Services of the reservation count for the following day.
Reheat meals to regulated temperature as needed, assemble and serve meals to participants.
Account for meals served. Verify attendance with the use of the sign in sheet.
Register new participants and forward registration information to Program Coordinator.
Maintain record of meal temperatures in accordance with program procedures and submit daily documentation to Program Coordinator.
On a daily basis collect, record, and secure monetary donations from meal recipients in accordance with program procedures and submit donations to Program Coordinator.
Establish connections and provide daily contact with seniors.
Utilize assessment techniques to screen for risk factors to seniors’ safety and well-being. Notify Director of Food Services of any identified seniors assessed to be at risk.
Work with Manager of Food Services to develop and implement social and/or recreational programs for café participants.
Coordinate the volunteers attached to the site.
Report any non-emergency concerns to the Manager of Food Services at the end of shift.
Follow written emergency procedures when encountering emergencies at the café site.
Track inventory and supplies. Submit supply requests to Program Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES, SITE HOST
Operate agency vehicles safely in compliance with New York State Motor Vehicle and traffic laws and agency operation guidelines.
Report maintenance, repairs and damage needs to supervisor.
Report all accidents/incidents to supervisor.
Attend all scheduled trainings
Perform daily maintenance check on assigned vehicles and log onto the Pre-Trip Inspection Form.
Maintain all vehicle and logs.
Assist the Senior Mobile Meals department with assigned tasks as needed.
Deliver senior meals on route in a timely manor.
Maintain temperature controls for all temperature sensitive food items, ensuring temperature checks are completed per guidelines.
Perform visual wellness checks on all assigned seniors following procedures for any seniors not found or in distress.
Maintain consistent communication with the dispatcher to update on route status, changes, or issues.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
DRIVER REQUIREMENTS
Valid NYS Drivers License required with acceptable driving record.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to stand up to 8 hours per day or as scheduled
Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds
Must be able to bend or kneel occasionally
REGULATORY CLEARANCES REQUIRED:
Must have a favorable result from all state, federal, and agency mandated background checks
Criminal Background Check
We are an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V/SO employer