Part-Time Community Health Worker - Food Box Delivery Driver

Blue Ridge Health•Spindale, NC

About The Position

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a part-time Food Box Delivery Driver to be part of our Community Outreach Team. What We Offer You: 403(b) retirement account with company matching What You'll Do: The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a front-line public health worker that works as a liaison between BRH and the communities they serve. This team member must be a dependable and compassionate Meal Delivery Driver to distribute nutritious food boxes to designated patients within the communities we serve. This role is a vital in ensuring timely and safe delivery of meals, contributing to the well-being of our community members.

Requirements

Valid NC driver’s license with a good driving record.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to customer service.
Must possess a strong passion for community engagement work.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in order to facilitate collaboration and cooperation both internally and externally.
Must be reliable and flexible in order to meet both the internal and external changing needs of the work.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work autonomously.
Effectively manage assignments and projects.
Ability to prioritize and respond to multiple requests within requested time frames.
Strong interest in working with an interdisciplinary, non-profit healthcare team as well as culturally and socioeconomically diverse community and patient population.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and Electronic Medical Records.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with local community roads and neighborhoods is a plus.
Previous experience in food delivery, courier services, or a related field is a plus.
Lived experience or prior work experience with homeless populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely pick up and deliver prepared food boxes to patient’s residences following a predetermined route and schedule.
Conduct brief wellness checks during deliveries, noting any concerns and reporting them to the appropriate personnel.
Maintain accurate delivery records, including delivery confirmations.
Adhere to all traffic laws and company policies to guarantee safe transportation.
Connects individuals to health care services.
Provides basic health education/coaching to the community in order to prevent negative health outcomes.
Provides resource navigation assistance in order to meet individual’s needs.
Facilitates and promotes access to services for vulnerable populations, including migrant farmworkers, the homeless, and other underprivileged communities