Dutchess County – Office for The Aging

Salary : $21.74/hr

This is a per diem hourly position in the Dutchess County Office for the Aging. An employee in
this position is responsible for the total daily operation of a meal site to serve the senior
population. Although the food is prepared elsewhere, this employee is responsible for
coordinating the distribution of meals, including those for homebound participants. This position
involves lead and participate responsibilities at the site, in the areas of outreach, information and
referral and recreation. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Nutrition
Services Coordinator. Site Managers plan and direct the work of volunteers, Bus Drivers and
other employees assigned to the site .
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Organizes the distribution of the food and supervises the serving of the food, making sure that
participants with special diets receive their designated meals; observes the quality of the food
and participant response to the food with follow-up reports to the Office for the Aging that will
help correct any deficiencies and improve programs; makes sure that physical condition of the
site is maintained; i.e, that the site is prepared for distribution of the food and left clean and in
proper condition; maintains accurate records and reports for the Office for the Aging and the
State concerning transportation, participant attendance, meal orders including special diets, food
preparation and service including food temperature, monies received, and employees' and
volunteers' hours; organizes the transportation services for participants at the site which may
require delivering home delivered meals or driving participants in emergency situations;directs
all site personnel and assists in their training and evaluation; plans and conducts a variety of
educational, social, cultural and recreational programs for participants at the site; promotes and
maintains good relationships and communication lines between and among site personnel,
contractual workers, participants, owners of sites, and the community; handles emergency
situations using independent judgement and a high degree of sensitivity for aged participants:
May directly perform informational, outreach and referral duties, including assessments for
home delivered meals in the community serviced by the nutrition site; does related work as
required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and two (2) years of paid

or volunteer work experience in community service, nutrition, recreation, or the field of aging.

NOTE: Education may be substituted for the above experience (30 credits equal to one year).

Work experience as described above may be substituted for formal education on a year-for-year

basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Driver’s License – Possession of a valid Driver’s License to operate a motor vehicle in New
York State at time of application and to maintain the position.

FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an

appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the

Division of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a

search. It is due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.

For immediate consideration, submit an application on or before February 29, 2024

Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,

OR

Download an application from www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,

and mail it to the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources, 22 Market Street,

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

An EEO/AA Employer

Posted: 01/29/2024