JOB
This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received. The City reserves the right to limit the applications considered to the first 50 applicants. This recruitment may close at any time, apply immediately. The City of Norwalk is seeking a motivated individual to join our Social Services Team! The Site Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the delivery of nutrition services at a particular service center. This job is distinguished from certified staff by its knowledge and ultimate accountability for compliance with health, safety and security standards, and its administrative responsibilities for daily tasks.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Manage the receipt of all meals at the nutrition site; receive and inspect food from caterer; monitor temperatures of food and equipment; serve the food in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles County Health Department regulations; clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces; welcome older adults to the Center; manage the serving of meals and maintenance of dining area; ensure that staff and volunteers maintain high standards of safety and sanitation; work with appropriate staff/team members to solve problems that occur at the site; order an accurate estimate of the number of meals required at the site each week; collect donations in a confidential manner per Daily Nutrition Policy and Procedures; recruits, train, schedule, and supervise volunteers at the site. Direct elderly participants to the City's resources they may need for daily living; contact participants who stop participating in the program to find out why they are no longer participating; work with appropriate County/City staff in scheduling events of interest to participants at site; ensure that all new participants fill out the appropriate forms to participate in congregate meal site; complete and submit all paperwork required by City of Norwalk Daily Nutrition Program and the Los Angeles County Area Agency; post required notices at the site.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The physical demands and 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear in person or by telephone. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employee must present a neat appearance appropriate to public contact. Mental DemandsWhile performing the duties of this class employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with management staff, clients, vendors, contracts and others encountered in the course of work. Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. Frequent driving is required.ELECTION PROCESS Apply online at http://www.norwalkca.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicant must be specific in describing qualifications for this position on application. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Faxed materials or postmarks will not be accepted. Following the closing date, application packets will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Candidates with qualifications that best relate to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include an oral interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling the Department of Human Resources at least three (3) business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date. City appointments are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer medical examination, including drug screening to comply with our Drug Free Workplace policy, and a Live Scan fingerprint check through the Department of Justice. The successful candidate will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The City of Norwalk, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in its employment actions, policies, procedures or practices.