Deliverer (Meals on Wheels)

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Purpose of Position: Responsible for the delivery of a daily meal to all clients on their assigned route. In addition, the deliverer will

provide basic visual monitoring of their clients and report any significant changes to their direct supervisor for

follow up.

Schedule: 20-27 hours per week 

Hourly Rate: $18.00

• Ensures that meal bags are properly packed and secure prior to delivery.
• Deliver meals to home bound clients as per the assigned route.
• Observe client and their surrounding area; report concerns as needed.
• Report to Supervisor clients that are not home to receive meals.
• Reports to driver and office staff any request for supportive services and needs by participants.
• Maintains accurate log of meal deliveries
• Delivers envelopes for participant contributions and collects contributions.
• Attends all in-service training and monthly meetings.
• Meal Deliverers with driver’s license may be asked to drive when needed
• Performs other duties as requested

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSE is preferred
• Valid Drivers License
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the aging population.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Able to work either Thanksgiving or Christmas Day

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Able to work either Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.