Senior Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST IN, INC

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: SENIOR PAK COORDINATOR

DEPARTMENT: SENIOR PAK

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure distribution of all Senior Pak bags are given only to eligible SP program recipients
• Ensure that recipient’s orders are accurately picked and staged
• Ensure that all program guidelines are being followed
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work area at all times. Clean up spills immediately; keep walk areas and exits clear; lock and secure work area as required
• Maintains data base of recipients and prepares information accurately for monthly reports
• Reports monthly regarding participants in the program
• Sees to the completion of the applications for assistance, eligibility and meeting of program guidelines
• Correctly weighs and documents all out-going product, including waste pounds
• Checks all product to ensure compliance and quality several times/day
• Demonstrate good organizational skills and communicate courteously to volunteers and clients as a representative of Community Harvest Food Bank
• Adheres to the scheduled food distribution nutritional requirements of the program in coordination with the CHFB staff that is responsible for selecting and/or purchasing the food to be included in the SP bag
• Properly supervises assistant and any volunteers assigned to the SP area
• Accepts assignments as directed by the Director of Programs
• Maintains contact list of all drivers
• Deliver bags to recipients as needed
• Maintains waiting list of recipients
• Provides prompt communication with recipients

This list is not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

 

PHYSICAL/LIFE SKILLS/PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to consistently bend, twist, climb, reach above shoulders, kneel, squat, sit, stand, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a Valid IN driver’s license
• Compassionate and caring attitude; courteous communication with clients and volunteers
• Must be able to read, comprehend and write in English at a high school level
• Must be able to consistently and correctly perform basic math skills at a high school level
• Proficiency on computer and ability to learn multiple software applications
• Demonstrate excellent people skills and problem solving (mediation) knowledge
• Demonstrate the ability to coordinate multiple projects and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must have excellent oral communications skills
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, fingers
• Must have a pleasant, team-oriented personality and be able to work in an unsupervised environment
• Must be able to work in a wide range of environmental temperatures
• Must be willing/able to work overtime and weekends as requested
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Must have reliable means of transportation to and from work.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have or be willing to receive training necessary to possess any licenses/certificates required to be a successful Senior Pak Coordinator (example: safe food handling certificate and first aid, etc.)
• CPR certification
• ServSafe Manager certification