ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director or Director, Driver/Deliverer is responsible for but not limited to meal delivery and vehicle maintenance. Core responsibilities are as follows:

• Perform packing of home-delivered meals and meal delivery.
• Drive to designated client destination, deliver meals to homebound participants, and report any difficulty with meals delivery or change in client's status, i.e. (vacation, clinic, appointments, hospitalization, etc.).
• Maintain accurate daily log of meals delivered and contributions collected, and assist in scheduling meal delivery to minimize time and distance between delivery points.
• Move unpacked and stored food and supplies as required
• Deliver program material and information to homebound clients
• Deliver supplies and paper goods to other agency programs and subcontractors
• Drop off and pick up interoffice mail, and will pick up and deliver congregate meals to other programs when necessary.
• Perform vehicular maintenance, keep the vehicle clean and in good operating condition, inspect the vehicle daily and report any operational or structural defects immediately to the Fleet Coordinator and/or supervisor.
• Maintain daily gasoline and mileage records, including vehicle report log recording all maintenance and repairs for submission to program management.
• Pick up and return vehicle to garage or to parking place daily.
• Drive safely at all times; report any accidents or incidents to supervisor and police.
• Perform other duties as assigned by program management.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to walk long distances and climb stairs
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Some knowledge of the area and/or ability to read maps and follow directions
• Some knowledge of and a genuine concern for the physical, mental and emotional needs of older persons
• Commitment to organizations mission, vision and values
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
• Have a commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

• Some High School coursework; High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• A valid New York State Drivers License-Class D or C

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.