Community Support & Food Pantry Worker

Description

We are Hiring! 

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga’s Mission is to support all people in need and advocate for social justice and human dignity. We envision a just and compassionate community rooted in love and the dignity of all people. Our objectives are to address the needs of the community’s most vulnerable people and to challenge conditions causing poverty and despair.

We serve people regardless of their religion, beliefs, race, or ethnicity. We support all people in need, no matter how they identify. We want our staff to represent the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Be yourself, because everyone else is already taken!

If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day. Be a part of something truly special.

Employment Type:  Part-Time

Schedule:  Tuesday 830-3 Than Wed, Thursday,  Friday 9-330

Salary: $17.50 an hour 

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan 
• Generous time off package and work-life balance 
• Comprehensive benefits package 
• Supportive and collaborative environment 
• Opportunities for growth and development 
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives 

Qualifications:

Education: Possession of a high school or a high school equivalency required

Credentials: Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle 

Experience: Prior experience serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred. Prior experience working in the food industry preferred. 

Relevant years of experience and education will be considered

General Description:

The Community Support & Food Pantry Worker will perform a wide variety of person centered supports and services with a strong emphasis on personal choice to individuals with developmental disabilities. Ensures that the Tioga Pantry is organized, clean, and stocked with food, and will greet consumers in a warm and friendly manner. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knows the service plan and safeguards for everyone served  
• Learns the eVero database system for recordkeeping 
• Writes daily and monthly notes in a timely manner 
• Assists and inspire individuals to achieve their goals 
• Develops and assist cognitive and physical support to individuals with disabilities to lead a better life.  
• Provides safe transportation with a reliable and clean car and driver’s license 
• Assists in the development, implementation and on-going evaluation of service plans that are based on individual preferences, needs and interests.  
• Teaches and reinforces the use of a variety of techniques to help individuals achieve their goals.  
• Helps individuals to develop/maintain positive interpersonal relationships.  
• Supports the safety of individuals in everyday situations 
• Assists in selection and teaching appropriate community activities 
• Supports activity participation in the community 
• Communicates with the individuals circle of people 
• Greets consumers in a warm and friendly manner. 
• Helps consumers, if needed, to get their food in their car. 
• Works with individuals with disabilities in the pantry doing volunteer work.  
• Take at least weekly inventory of food on back shelves, skids and in appliances. 
• Works with supervisor on the ordering of food. 
• Develops and implements plan for unloading and storage of food shipments. 
• Defrost freezers, as needed. 
• Shifts cases of food in the pantry to allow older food to be upfront on shelves, skids, fridge, and newer food in the back. 
• Assists in food deliveries. 
• Helps pick up food recovery when needed. 
• Maintains daily cleanliness of floors, shelves, all appliances-inside and out, carts, coolers, ice mats, bins and baskets.   
• Posts expiration information for all food groups. 
• Check daily for spoiled food and dispose of, as necessary. 
• Arrange pantry shelves to encourage the selection of healthier and nutritious food choices. 
• Ensure all cold foods are listed daily on the white board. 
• Finds and schedules volunteers to help with food pantry and food recovery.
• Attends all required OPWDD and agency trainings
• Attends staff meetings
• Completes other duties as assigned.

 Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

 Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrate ethical business practices, in conformance with all state and federal laws and regulations. 
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties. 
• Willingness to foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques. 
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all records reviewed including consumer records, employee records and billing records.  
• Ability to work in the following software programs: Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as required by funders and partner organizations
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution. 
• Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier. 
• Continuous use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle. 
• Demonstrate commitment to Agency Mission Statement. 

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment 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 frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance:  Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law.

Join us and help make a positive impact on our community!

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet