Transportation / Food Coordinator

SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL • Millbury, MA

3d • $0 - $19

About The Position

The Transportation / Food Coordinator oversees safety and food supplies and supports communication with the Program Director. The position’s primary responsibility is transportation, including coordinating external appointments and transporting Rhodes clients to appointments and meetings. The coordinator also supports food purchasing, inventory, meal planning, food storage, and client education on kitchen safety, cleanliness, nutrition, and budget-friendly meals. The role involves travel within the state in a company van, direct or incidental contact with clients, and a successful background check is required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break, for 35 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Understand the disease concept of addiction and have knowledge of the 12-step program.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance standards.
• Ability and willingness to transport clients in the program van and use a personal vehicle when necessary.
• This role is designated female-only due to client privacy and safety requirements.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds, drive a van, and climb stairs in a residential building.
• Successful background check.

Responsibilities

• Purchase food and food supplies as needed and monitor inventory.
• Assist clients with meal planning and developing shopping lists.
• Oversee food storage areas at Rhodes.
• Educate clients on kitchen health, safety, chemical use, and cleanliness.
• Educate clients on nutrition and budget-friendly healthy meals.
• Attend required DPH, OSHA, and SAFESERV food-service certification trainings.
• Transport clients to essential meetings and appointments.
• Coordinate clients’ daily external appointments and maintain an appointment log.
• Maintain vehicles and vehicle driver logs.
• Drop off and pick up client medications as needed.
• Assist clients with volunteer jobs, vocational training, and job searches.
• Contribute to a supportive interpersonal atmosphere and collaborate with Rhodes staff.
• Assist in the staff office when not providing transportation.
• Pick up supplies and donations for Rhodes.
• Engage with clients and address their needs, whether within or outside the scope of work.
• Attend and participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, employee, and agency information in accordance with applicable laws and funder requirements.
• Enter data accurately and on time in ETO and maintain client records in accordance with DHCD regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time employees can accrue up to three weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick time, and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year.
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive medical plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA employer cost-sharing program, dental plans with orthodontic coverage, and EyeMed vision insurance for full-time employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match starting on day one for full-time and part-time employees.
• Voluntary benefits including term and whole life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness coverage, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts and dependent care accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED