Van Driver (HHS)

Meal Delivery Position

This position is responsible for the delivery of meals to seniors and other eligible participants in their homes. Schedule Division: Aging & Nutrition Days: Varies Monday - Friday (3 days one week, 4 days the other) Work Hours: 7:30 am to 12:00 pm Hours Per Shift: 4.5 Shifts Per Pay Period: 7 Position FTE: 0.375 Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions: it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Lift and transfer commercial pans to and from storage containers. Lift and transfer heated food storage containers to and from carts, counter tops and vehicles. Lift and carry meal delivery bags (soft sided coolers). Read and follow directions provided for the home delivery of prepared meals. Take temperature readings of food and record on designated sheets at each congregate meal site. Count and verify that the correct number of meals have been provided. Communicate with meal site coordinators and Meals on Wheels host site employees. Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent competencies, and zero to six months of relevant prior experience. Proven basic arithmetic skills with ability to count and look-up numbered items, or sort times in numerical order. Ability to read and follow written directions. Interactions & Communication Responds to the requests of others for basic and general information. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and other Requirements Valid driver's license. Proof of minimum liability auto insurance. Serving Safe Food certification provided by Walworth County Decision Making This position has authority to make decisions that are within detailed procedures and protocols and under close supervision. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision-making. Thinking & Problem Solving In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, the complexity of this job is low and challenges are relatively minimal. Tools and Equipment Used Portable meal carriers County-issued cell phone WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will regularly be working in outside weather conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, bend, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Selection Process

TO INCLUDE: Formal Walworth County Electronic Application Education & Experience Review Verification of Driver's License Oral Department Interview Reference Check Background Check Post Offer Physical Exam Drug Screen Other job related tests may be required.