Program Associate

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives, nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.  

Program Associate

The Program Associate handles delivery to participants, welcoming new members, establishing delivery routes, and ensuring drivers follow professional standards and safe food handling guidelines.

This is a part-time position that generally works Monday-Friday out of our Round lake, IL location. 

Job Responsibilities

• Welcomes and processes new participants in the congregate dining program

• Establishes delivery routes for all clients residing in the service region and assures that all drivers meet professional standards and ensures meals are managed, delivered, and served in accordance with safe food handling guidelines

• Deliver meals to sites and/or homes in accordance with the route sheet and is responsible to review route sheet each day to verify if any new clients received or any clients removed from route.

• Conducts well-being checks on seniors when delivering meals and reports any changes in seniors' physical or mental status to the Nutrition Program Coordinator or the Nutrition Program Manager immediately.

• Assists with the packaging of the meals and supplies as well as other food preparation needs, as necessary.

• Assists coworkers and kitchen staff with the loading/unloading of meals to the delivery vehicles according to route requirements.

• Responsible for maintaining, updating, and submitting routine and ad-hoc reports, as necessary.

• Completes all required documentation in accordance with agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all relevant regulatory, licensing, or accrediting bodies.

• Ensures receipt of correct number of meals.

PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling or standing multiple times a day

X Push and pull objects up to 25 pounds

X Climb up and down up to 3 or more flights of stairs at a time

X Lift up to 25 pounds

X Additional Requirements: Ability to stand/walk long periods of time

Other Requirements: Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to:

X Background check, including any program specific requirements

  Physical examination

  Drug Testing

  TB Testing

X Driver's License and reliable transportation

X Agency-specified automobile insurance

  Additional Requirements:

Immediate Supervisor: Program Manager

Directly Supervises: N/A

Indirectly Supervises:

Education and Experience Requirements:

Relevant Education:

Minimum: High School Diploma/GED

Preferred: N/A

Relevant Experience:

Minimum: 1-2 years of relevant experience

Preferred: N/A

Certification/Licensure:

Minimum: N/A

Preferred: N/A