Part-time Congregate Meal Site Coordinator at Older Alaskans Program

Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

JOB TITLE: Part Time Congregate Meal Site Coordinator

CORPS/DEPARTMENT: Salvation Army Older Alaskan Program (OAP)

FLSA STATUS: Part-Time (25-29 Hours or Less/week); Non-Exempt

Rate of Pay: $10.34 per hr

Location: 1712 A street/ Mckinnell House

Scope of Position/Essential Functions:

Congregate meals are a part of the Nutrition, Transportation and Support Program contract with Alaska Department of Health and Social Services and delivers services to clients of the Older Alaskans Program. Services under this contract include meals, assisted transportation and homemaker activities. Congregate Meal Site Managers are responsible for the daily operations of a congregate meals site.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Ensure that all Federal, State and Municipal guidelines are met.

These include but are not limited to ensure compliance with all food service, food code and sanitation guidelines and codes.

• Ensure current food service permit is posted.
• Post menus and publicize the congregate meal program.
• Ensure that the amount of food ordered is delivered.
• Ensure proper portion control is used at all times.
• Monthly, provide information onnutrition education.
• Provide, on-going opportunities for socialization and other programs.
• Load and unload the transport vehicle with the food container
• Transport heated meals save and in time to the meal side
• Serve the food to the clients
• Requisitions needed supplies and maintains Inventory control.
• Assist with meal service as needed
• Occasional delivering food directly to the clients on one of the assigned routes

1. Facility:




• Keep site and equipment in good working order; report needed repairs.
• Ensure site is safe and comfortable for seniors.
• Maintain an up-to-date bulletin board and other information.
• Ensure that proper cleaning and maintenance schedules are in place and carried out.




2. Service Access:




• Provide and document outreach to ensure that seniors are aware of the congregate meal site.
• Periodically, review access to the facility and report any problems to supervisor.
• Assist program participants by making appropriate referrals or providing assistance with referrals.

1. Program Activities and Services:




• Solicit Input from program participants as to menus, activities, and hours of operations. Assist in the distribution and collection of quarterly participant surveys.
• Plan and implement social and/or educational activities.
• Make contact with program participants who are absent for extended periods of extended periods.




2. Administrative policies, record keeping and program reports:




• Implement and observe a confidential process whereby program participants can contribute to the program:
• Keep daily attendance records for meals and activities.
• Assure particle at eligible using the client profiles for all new program participants with annual re-certification July of each program year.
• Account for contributions received for program participants.
• Maintain an organized filing system of all program information and forms and be responsible for securing such Information.
• Keep the Operations Manager informed, at all-times, of all activities relating to the meal site to include but not limited, health inspections, food order problems, participant problems, and the like.
• Provide supervision and training to assigned staff, volunteers and/or trainees
• Coordinate all volunteer activities with the Operations Manager to assure compliance with all TSA and other regulations;
• Submit all reports end requested Information in a timely manner.
• Participant in scheduled training activities and scheduled In-Service Training.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Obtain and maintain basic First Aid, CPR and Food Service certificates.
• Participate in training to be able to assess client health and function at a professional level.
• Additional related training as it becomes available
• Must be able to regularly lift to 30-50 pounds

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Direct working experience with older adults, preferred
• Willing to with and serve clients with age-related limitations and other disabilities.
• Experience working with elderly in multicultural setting, as a plus
• English language ability sufficient to understand and carry out Instructions and accurately complete required documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; be responsible, well organized, and dependable.
• Ability to pass background investigation.
• Stable work history with minimum two years' work experience where food service was the focus of the work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Software-related Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook familiarity preferred. Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

Language Skills: Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be comfortable working with diverse individuals in face-to-face contact and over the telephone. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.

Mathematical Skills: Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.

Performance Skills: Must be punctual, organized, self-motivated, flexible, and possess a desire to learn and assist those he/she interacts with. Protect the Mission: Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Checks required by The Salvation Army for employment.

Driver Requirements: Must be a licensed driver with acceptable driving history. Must also complete and pass The Salvation Army Driver Safety Course.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes, and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.