Senior Pak Coordinator

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