Program Assistant - Waukegan Illinois

Company: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Location: Waukegan, Illinois
Posted On: 05/05/2024

***PART-TIME POSITION*** Essential Functions of the position are detailed below and include any physical requirements checked below: 1. Welcomes and processes new participants in the congregate dining program. 2. Establishes delivery routes for all clients residing in the service region, and assures that all drivers meet professional standards and ensures meals are handled, delivered and served in accordance with safe food handling guidelines. 3. Deliver meals to sites and/or homes in accordance to the route sheet and is responsible to review route sheet each day to verify if any new clients received or any clients removed from route. 4. Conducts well-being checks on seniors when delivering meals and reports any changes in seniors' physical or mental status to the Nutrition Program Coordinator or the Nutrition Program Manager immediately. 5. Assists with the packaging of the meals and supplies as well as other food preparation needs as necessary. 6. Assists coworkers and kitchen staff with the loading/unloading of meals to the delivery vehicles according to route requirements. 7. Responsible for maintaining, updating and submitting routine and ad-hoc reports, as necessary. 8. Completes all required documentation in accordance with agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all relevant regulatory, licensing or accrediting bodies. 9. Ensures receipt of correct number of meals. PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling or standing multiple times a day. X Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds. X Climb up and down up to 2 flights of stairs at a time. X Lift up to 35 pounds. X Additional Requirements: Ability to stand/walk long periods of time. Other Requirements: Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to: X Background check, including any program specific requirements Physical examination Drug Testing TB Testing X Driver's License and reliable transportation X Agency-specified automobile insurance Additional Requirements: Immediate Supervisor: Director-Senior Meals Directly Supervises : N/A Indirectly Supervises: MOW Assistant, MOW Drivers, Volunteers, Title V, DHS Workers Education and Experience Requirements: Relevant Education: Preferred: Associate's Degree Minimum: High School Relevant Experience: Preferred: 3 Years food handling, nutrition or public health Minimum: 1 Year food handling, nutrition or public health Certification/Licensure: Preferred: City of Chicago and State of Illinois Food Service Certification. Minimum: Must obtain City of Chicago and State of Illinois Food Service Certification within six months of hire. Employment Type: Part Time More...

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