Meals on Wheels Driver (Part-Time)

Union Settlement Association • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For 128 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams. Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes 8 core program areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Development & Opportunity (including after school programs), Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center and the Family Childcare Network), the East Harlem Community Partnership, Adult Education, Comprehensive Mental & Emotional Healthcare (Mental Health Services), Aging, Health & Wellness Services (Older Adult Centers), and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 10,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year. Strengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement, visit www.unionsettlement.org

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (30+ pounds), as well as walk to deliver meals daily.
• Good organizational ability, time management, and interpersonal skills (ability to connect with clients and work with a team).
• Knowledge of and desire to work with aging populations.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals to homebound clients on a daily basis.
• Use appropriate heating and cooling devices when packing meals.
• Package meals into hot and cold containers each day for delivery.
• Maintain accurate daily route sheet.
• Follow agency protocol and procedure to report any difficulty with meal delivery (i.e. client not home, not answering door) or changes in client status (i.e. slurred speech, deterioration in client appearance, confusion).
• Follow agency protocol and procedure to report any observable issues at the clients’ homes (visible tampering with door or locks).
• Follow agency protocol and procedure to report any information the client provides regarding planned absences (hospital stays, vacations, etc.) that would prevent the client from being home to receive his or her meal.
• Clean and sanitize all delivery bags, boxes, and holding containers daily
• Assist with kitchen and/or other program duties as assigned by the MOW Coordinator, the Deputy Director of Senior Services, or the Director of Senior Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED