What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation/Food Coordinator position at SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL?
Summary: Oversee safety and food supplies and communicate and support the Program Director. Primary responsibility is transportation. Coordinate external appointments for program participants and provide transportation for clients to appointments and/or meetings.
Why Work for SMOC?
- Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
- Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
- 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
- Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Purchase food and food supplies as needed and monitor inventory.
- Assist clients with meal planning and development of shopping list.
- Oversee food storage areas.
- Educate clients on kitchen health, safety, use of chemicals and cleanliness.
- Educate clients on nutrition & budget friendly healthy meals.
- Attend all certification trainings for DPH, OSHA and SAFESERV regarding food service.
- Transport clients to essential meetings and appointments.
- Coordinate daily external appointments for clients and maintain appointment log.
- Maintain all maintenance on vehicles and maintain vehicle driver log.
- Drop off and pick up client medications as needed.
- Assist clients with volunteer jobs, vocational training and job search.
- Contribute to a supportive interpersonal atmosphere and collaborate with staff.
- Assist in staff office when not providing transportation.
- Pick up supplies and donations.
- Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
- Attend & participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
- Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
- Ensure timely, accurate data entry into ETO and maintenance of client records in accordance with DHCD regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
- Understand the disease concept of addiction and knowledge of the 12-step program.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance standards.
- Must transport clients in program van and be willing to use own vehicle when necessary.
Organizational Relationship:
- Directly reports to Program Director.
- Direct reports of this position are none.
Physical Requirement:
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Ability to drive a van.
- Ability to climb stairs in a residential building.
Working Conditions: Travel within the state using a company van will be required. As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Transportation/Food Coordinator will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.
Monday through Friday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM. Includes a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
35 Hours per week.
Salary : $19