Meals On Wheels Assistant (Bagdad)

Description

Work Hours: 10.30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday

NATURE OF WORK

The Meals On Wheels Assistant position is a Fair Labor Standards Non-Exempt position under the direct supervision of the Community Services Director. A person in this position acts in accordance with specific plans and instructions established by the Community Services Department. Every employee is required to adhere to Council on Aging of West Florida policies and procedures and abide by strictly defined instructions, rules and regulations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meeting TRIO delivery and distribution of meal boxes, per route sheets
• Coordinating with volunteers' delivery of Meals on Wheels meals to clients in Santa Rosa County
• Communication with volunteers, in event client is not home, and alternate delivery information
• Communication with MOW Supervisor at main office about clients to be put on hold; terminations; new clients and designated routes
• Complete any necessary paperwork
• Other duties as assigned

(NOTE: These examples are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position).

Requirements

BASIC TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Good communication, verbal and math skills
• Work experience with a concentration in nutrition and/or activities preferred
• Ability to relate to and interact with the elderly and disabled
• Special understanding of the needs and limitations of the elderly and disabled
• Ability to coordinate and lead activities
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to complete reports
• Must be a team player

Three hours of continuing education credits will be required each year. Credits may be in an applicable category of choice as approved by the Community Services Director

• The Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
• Wage increase, annual leave, and benefit policies are described in the agency’s Personnel Policies and General Procedures Manual.
• Positions located within the Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. require a valid Florida driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, dependable automobile, drug/alcohol testing and successful completion of Level II background screening as a condition of employment.

Council on Aging of West Florida is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected class.