Summary

Delivers meals to Home Delivered Meals clients by driving appropriate CJE vehicles in a safe, efficient and manner, including delivering mail, packages, and other merchandise as directed. Administrative and Kitchen (non-cooking) tasks during times when there are no deliveries during normal business hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative duties include but are not limited to: Assist in preparing / packing meals (no cooking required), preparing deliveries being made by volunteers drivers, answering phones, addressing client concerns, basic office and data entry as needed.

Delivery of meals to clients: Drives CJE vehicles observing all state traffic laws and Agency rules and regulations in accordance with pre-arranged schedule. Properly and safely operates all vehicle equipment including, but not limited to, lift, fire extinguisher, 2-way radio, and emergency equipment.

Must be physically able to safely operate a vehicle under varied environmental conditions (such as daylight/evening hours, wet/slippery/iced streets, windy) at all times ensuring the safety and well being of the passengers.

Must be able to lift and transport box(es) of equipment (such as safety restraints) and other packages and/or materials.

Must be able to communicate with, understand, and respond to client population and office staff. Must be conversant and aware of the special needs of the client in order to ensure that clients feel safe, secure, and comfortable and are treated with consideration, warmth, personal attention and exemplary customer service.

Maintains accurate and current records including but not limited to daily schedules, daily/monthly mileage, vehicle inspections forms, client sign-in sheets and incident/accident reports.

Must be able to execute written documents on prescribed forms and in accordance with Agency/State regulations.

Conveys to Management relevant information about clients. Attends department meetings and participates in the transportation process. Attends additional meetings as assigned by Management.

Maintains vehicles in clean, orderly, safe condition and reports to management in a timely manner any change in vehicle status and/or need for mechanical repair, within established guidelines.

Must be able to properly identify, understand, and safely utilize cleaning supplies and equipment for purposes of sweeping, wiping interior surfaces, sanitizing, and picking up and disposing of litter on vehicles.

May perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must have valid State of Illinois driver's license.

Must meet the requirements of the Agency’s Driver Evaluation Policy as certified by the Secretary of State's Office (MVR check).

Must maintain appropriate driving record during employment as defined by the Agency’s Driver Evaluation Policy. Must meet all approval requirements of agency responsible for insuring CJE vehicles.

Must comply with Department of Transportation requirements for physical examination upon hire.

Knowledge of service area preferred.

Must have the ability to be patient and work well under stress.

Pursuant to state requirement, may be required to furnish a record of a physical examination within six (6) months prior to assignment on the job with recertification if a communicable disease has been contracted after the initial examination.

Must comply with CJE policies, rules, procedures and regulations issued by the Federal Highway Administration regarding drug and alcohol testing.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Paratransit experience preferred but not required

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CPR/First Aid

Valid Drivers License

Other Qualifications.

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.

Must be able to lift and transport box(es) of equipment (such as safety restraints) weighing up to 20 lbs. and other packages and/or materials including assistive devices weighing up to 40 lbs.

Requires unaided lifting and transferring, exerting force up to 40 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

Must have physical coordination, dexterity & flexibility.

Requires sitting for long periods of time.

Must be able to consistently and effectively perform multiple tasks simultaneously at and/or above minimum acceptable performance standards under stressful situations.

Must have physical mobility and ability to communicate effectively.

Requires bending, pushing, pulling, stretching to positions above and below shoulder height, and aided and unaided lifting.

Must be able to safely lift and operate assistive devices and equipment.

CJE SeniorLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)