NUTRITION PROGRAM ASSESSOR - COUNCIL ON AGING 26-6-1

NUTRITION PROGRAM ASSESSOR - COUNCIL ON AGING 26-6-1 TITLE: Nutrition Program Assessor - FT DEPARTMENT: Council on Aging SALARY: $20.09 per hour LOCATION: Council on Aging SUPERVISOR: Nutrition Coordinator SUPERVISES: No % of TIME ACCOUNTABILITY 65% Schedules and conducts home and phone visits for Meals on Wheels assessments 10% Answers Nutrition Department phones and records cancellations 10% Inputs assessment data into KAMIS program 10% Covers meal routes and congregate sites as needed 5% Other duties as assigned

SCOPE

Schedules and assesses new and existing clients for Nutrition program eligibility as well as eligibility for other Council on Aging programs. Assists with department office duties. Delivers a Meals on Wheels route when needed. Supports annual Farmer’s Marker Voucher program during the summer months.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines and following up assignments with minimum direction. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and data entry. Possesses attention to detail and strong editing skills. Understands and follows oral and written instructions. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, officials and clients. Knowledge of Federal & State regulations for the congregate and Meals on Wheels programs. Ability to pass the test required for completing the Uniform Assessment Instrument.

HUMAN RELATIONS

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other agencies and or departments, supervisors, and co-workers. Possesses strong interpersonal and interview skills.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Answers phones to field meal cancellations Performs work according to the policies and procedures established by state, county and departmental regulations. Assists with preparing a weekly report of meals ordered and served in both congregate and homebound meals programs as well as the recording and tracking of nutrition donations received for both meal programs. Develops and maintains data base of current nutrition clients and tracks assessment dates. Serves as a substitute nutrition site manager. Assist with Leisure and Learning and fundraising events as needed. All other duties as assigned.

ADA/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Vision Adequate to use personal computer, filing, and completion of reports, forms and correspondence. Hearing Adequate for conversation with employees or applicants and the general public. Speech Must be able to speak and understand the English language clearly to provide detailed information by telephone and in person. Standing 10% of the time – when performing filing tasks and when operating various office machines. Walking 30% of time – when delivering or retrieving information, files, etc., from within the office or from other departments, delivering meals, completing home assessments. Sitting 70% of time – when completing administrative tasks and computer and telephone work assignments. Lifting/Carrying 25 pounds – lifting files, office supplies, reports and meal boxes. Climbing/Balancing Required when negotiating stairs, retrieving supplies, walking. Pushing/Pulling Minimal Stooping/Kneeling Required when retrieving files from lower drawers or when retrieving items, office supplies from the floor. Reaching/Handling Required on most tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Work is performed in a modern, smoke free, office setting and in the homes of the senior citizens.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from business or vocational school, including or supplemented by training in social work, behavioral health, education, nursing, or other human services-related field. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leavenworth County