14296196
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pay: $21/PH
Job Full Description
EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT IS RECRUTING FOR A FOOD PANTRY COORDINATOR TO WORK AT OUR CLIENT IN THE NORTH HOLLYWOOD AREA!
Title: Food Pantry Coordinator
Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 8AM – 7PM
Location: Los Angeles, CA and occasionally South LA
Key Note Specifications:
- Need to be able to lift 50lbs, will be physical labor: moving racks, boxes, supplies.
- Might occasionally need to drive their car and/or mobile van to pick up and drop off pantry supplies.
- Will need a valid driver’s license and able to be insured. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
- Will be working with unhoused population with mental health diagnoses, health diagnoses (typically living with HIV), needs to have compassion and patience working with our clients.
- Also, providing guidance to volunteers.
Background Documents required:
-TB Screening (from within last 6 months)
-Flu Shot or Waiver
-COVID-19 Vaccination Record (only first two shots and booster required)
-Physical Exam
-Auto Insurance ID Card
-California Driver’s License
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Under the Direction of the Food Pantry Supervisor of the Necessities of Life Program (NOLP), promote access to food and nutrition education services to people living with HIV through the distribution of food and personal hygiene item, coordination of food pantry and drop-off operations, and promote our services to the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Coordinate the distribution and delivery of groceries at drop-off sites.
-Work with the warehouse team to pull each week’s product for the distribution sites.
-Work with the contact at each distribution site to coordinate delivery time and day of the week. Assess consumer satisfaction from the distribution sites.
-Assist clients with completion of NOLP application forms and related paperwork and data entry.
-Prepare and complete NOLP client eligibility interviews, including scheduling, reviewing NOLP application materials and making an assessment for determining eligibility for the NOLP -program both within the agency and by outside referral agencies.
-Assist in the distribution of groceries at food pantry locations. Ensure that the food pantries are clean and meets health code requirements as mandated by the Los Angeles County Department of Health.
-Provide supervision to interns and volunteers working in the food pantries.
-Participate in program quality management processes, including participating in program community advisory board discussions.
-Attend community meetings to promote the NOLP program and encourage client referrals.
-Conduct outreach to increase utilization of NOLP.
-Participate in events that promote gain of knowledge to support good health outcomes for NOLP’s clients.
-Assist with the completion of monthly reports.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.
REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience:
-Bachelor’s degree in health education or a human services related major/minor preferred. High School diploma (or GED equivalent) required. Previous experience in social services preferred. Fluent in Spanish language preferred.
Knowledge of:
Geographical landscape of Los Angeles County, Word processing, database operations, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and internet searches.
Ability to:
-Drive commercial vehicles; communicate clear directions and offer precise and relevant feedback; follow directions and demonstrate problem-solving skills. Identify and update community resources, operate standard office equipment including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and meet assigned deadlines. Demonstrate exemplary customer service with an emphasis on engaging clients and service providers.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
-This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a commercial vehicle, personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. Position will require local travel to NOLP’s food pantry locations and to conduct external outreach.
-COVID vaccination is required.
Van Nuys, CA
2996
7241 Lankershim Boulevard
Suite A
North Hollywood, CA 91605
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