Meals on Wheels People is an organization founded in and by the community! Over the past 50 years, our non-profit has helped thousands of older adults in the Portland Metro area keep their independence through weekly meal delivery and social connections. Our culture reflects our five values: integrity, commitment, respect, inclusion, creativity, and TEAMWORK. With over 20 meal delivery centers throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clark counties, our staff and thousands of volunteers ensure that no adult over 60 goes hungry or experiences social isolation.
We are looking for a Home Delivery Coordinator to join our team at the Ambleside Center in Gresham. The Home Delivery Coordinator will provide efficient operation of the Home Delivery program, including the ordering of meals, training, scheduling of volunteers, oversight of packing, pick-up and delivery, client reassessments, and maintenance of accurate records for MOW clients and volunteers. Our ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in program management, be bilingual, highly organized, and possess great interpersonal skills.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities(Essential Functions)
-Manage the proper preparation and on-time delivery of meals to home-bound seniors following all standards developed by Meals on Wheels People
-Schedule volunteer drivers for each route daily
-Maintain route books with accurate delivery information on MOW participants; make adjustments as needed.
-Follow up on MOW participant if the driver is unable to deliver the meal
-Responsible for home delivery client care, including reassessments, change of condition tracking, and record maintenance; alert Client Service Coordinator and Site Manager as necessary regarding needs/high-risk clients
-Perform Meals on Wheels delivery duties for routes lacking volunteer coverage
-Assist Site Manager as necessary with responsive hunger relief services
-Supplemental meals for clients with food insecurity
-Meal services for partnerships and contracts
-Ethnic meals
-Programming in response to isolation
-Help in congregate lunches when available
-Assist Site Manager with corporate outreach and community engagement
-Assist in recruitment, screening, registration, training, and recognition of volunteers
-Complete all required administrative tasks as assigned
-Knowledge of Meals on Wheels People organizational-wide events and fundraising initiatives
-Participate in in-service training and attend required meetings
-Support the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of Meals on Wheels People, Inc.
-Other duties as assigned
Make a difference working in a supportive and collaborative environment while celebrating work-life balance with a four-day workweek, quality time off, and a comprehensive benefits package. Meals on Wheels People is an EEO employer committed to the inclusion of people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, women, and people living with disabilities in our workplace and programs.
For more information about this position and how to apply, please visit mowp.org/careers