Nutrition Program Manager (On-Call/Part-Time)

Job Description

This position provides onsite program support to the ADRC Nutrition Program. This position oversees the senior center services, which includes coordinating volunteer recruitment, participant orientation, and direction of work of other assigned staff.

This is a part-time position with work typically scheduled during daytime hours, Monday through Thursday. The position will support our Woodville Nutrition Site location and generally averages up to 19 hours per week, depending on program needs. Hours are not guaranteed and may vary. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Oversees the Nutrition Program at the local senior center by providing service to congregate dining and home-delivered meal participants.
• Ensures proper staffing; oversees volunteers in set-up, serving, and clean-up.
• Ensures the site is following state and federal food sanitation regulations; ensures food is kept hot and/or properly refrigerated until serving time.
• Ensures daily cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining area before, during, and after meals.
• Assists in the recruitment, training and scheduling of volunteers who assist with the congregate and home delivered meal programs and keep record of volunteer hours served.
• Trains and directs the work of other staff assigned to the meal site/home delivered meal program.
• Registers new congregate meal recipients, introduces and orientates new participants on the registration and donation procedure.
• Packs home-delivered meals and serves meals on site.
• Collect, record and deposits donations and transportation revenue received.
• Prepares and maintain records of each participant's attendance, and appropriate information for the meals served; Processes end-of-month reports and billing statements.
• Schedules transportation needs as needed for participants.
• Maintains on site nutrition program inventory; assists with supply orders.
• Submits related programming articles to programming newsletter and media outlets for advertising/awareness.
• Provides for community activities and field trips for participants.
• Arranges for community presentations, crafts, and various group activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ability to develop and implement program standards and objectives outlined by superiors and to lead and instruct groups in activities designed for senior citizens.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate a variety of senior citizen-oriented programs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, associates and the general public.

General knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment.

Technical proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, or other technology tools used in the position (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.).

Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.

Ability to organize work, manage time, and meet deadlines.

Ability to work the allocated hours of the position.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals, including the public, colleagues, and supervisors.

Ability to read County policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; SDS sheets, safety manuals, maps, etc.

Ability to calculate mathematical calculations.

Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.

Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.

Ability to maintain discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of open records law and other applicable State and Federal Statutes and Regulations.

Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to analyze facts, define problems, and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, using hands to handle, feel, and perform fine motor skills and repetitive motions, and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.

Sufficient vision to perform tasks such as reading documents, operating vehicles, or working with detailed data.

Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels for tasks such as communicating with the public, colleagues, or over the phone.

Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.

Work is primarily at a designated meal site.

High school diploma/equivalent.

One year experience working with the elderly or disabled, preferred.

AED/CPR and First Aid Certification must be obtained with one (1) year of hire.

ServSafe Food Safety Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of date of hire.

Appointment is conditional upon successful completion of a caregiver and criminal background check.

Expected Hiring Range: $20.83 - $23.56/hour