Basic Needs Aide (SC)

South Orange County Community College District • Mission Viejo, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Basic Needs Aide plays a vital role in supporting students facing food and housing insecurities. This position involves assisting with the daily operations of the campus food pantry and clothing closet, providing outreach for CalFresh benefits, and ensuring the cleanliness and organization of resources.

Requirements

• Familiarity with issues related to food insecurity, housing instability, and student basic needs.
• Standard office software and data entry tools.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and work effectively with students from diverse populations.
• Lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical tasks related to inventory and distribution.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to the assigned job.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled staff meetings and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operation of the campus food pantry, including receiving deliveries, organizing, stocking, and distributing food items in a time manner.
• Responsible for completing a Food safety handling course within 1 week of employment and obtaining and paying for a California Food Handlers Card (cost $7.99).
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation, food safety standards, and inventory records for the assigned area.
• Provide CalFresh outreach and support assistance.
• Support the operation of the college’s clothing closet, including intake, sorting, and display of donated clothing and accessories.
• Participate in planning and implementation of outreach events to promote awareness of basic needs resources.
• Assist with data collection and reporting for food pantry, CalFresh, and clothing closet services in accordance with college and grant requirements.
• Provide front-line customer service and assist students from diverse backgrounds in a culturally competent manner.
• Helps plan, and participates in, outreach events.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the assigned area.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed