Replacement Deliverer (51477)
About The Position
The RiseBoro Home Delivered Meals (HDML)/Meals-on-Wheels program provides thousands of meals daily to various communities in Brooklyn, NY. The position is Part-time, minimum of 24 hours a week with additional hours possible, and availability on call. Under the general supervision of the Associate Director and Director, the Replacement Deliverer of HDML is responsible for the daily delivery of meals to homebound clients. Additionally, the Replacement Deliverer is required to maintain delivery records. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Deliver packed food to homebound clients and food satellites Deliver holiday or emergency food packages to homebound clients Assist with meal packaging Record meal delivery and collect and record client contributions on route sheets Notify the coordinator of any changes in client status or inability to deliver Move unpacked and stored food and supplies as required Deliver supplies and paper goods to other agency programs and subcontractors Deliver program material and information to homebound clients Assist with Kitchen Aide responsibilities Assist with custodial duties at senior centers in case of program emergency Assist with pick-up and delivery of congregate meals to other program sites if needed Perform other duties as required by the supervisor of the site Perform duties as required by the supervisor of the site
Requirements
- Ability to work independently on assigned delivery routes; ability to work well with others as a contributing member of a team
- Self-starter with a positive attitude; strong interpersonal skills; customer service oriented
- Ability to walk long distances and climb stairs as needed; Ability to lift/carry up to 30lbs and to push a shopping cart
- Knowledge of and a genuine concern for the physical, mental, and emotional needs of older persons
- Ability to be organized with attention to detail
- Highly observant and aware of one’s environment
- Basic knowledge of and ability to understand, read, write, and speak English
- Ability to read maps and follow printed directions; strong ability to follow instructions
- Ability to manage efficiently and execute assigned tasks
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively including the use of RiseBoro’s communication tools i.e. MS Teams, email, etc.
- Basic knowledge and ability to use MS Office and other applications
- Knowledge of the Brooklyn, NY area and various communities is a plus
- Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values
- Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
- Commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the Brooklyn, NY area and various communities is a plus
Responsibilities
- Deliver packed food to homebound clients and food satellites
- Deliver holiday or emergency food packages to homebound clients
- Assist with meal packaging
- Record meal delivery and collect and record client contributions on route sheets
- Notify the coordinator of any changes in client status or inability to deliver
- Move unpacked and stored food and supplies as required
- Deliver supplies and paper goods to other agency programs and subcontractors
- Deliver program material and information to homebound clients
- Assist with Kitchen Aide responsibilities
- Assist with custodial duties at senior centers in case of program emergency
- Assist with pick-up and delivery of congregate meals to other program sites if needed
- Perform other duties as required by the supervisor of the site
- Perform duties as required by the supervisor of the site
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
