What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Social Services Aide (Summer Food Monitor) position at Seattle Human Services Department?
Position Description
The Seattle Human Services Department's mission is to connect people with resources and solutions during times of need so we can all learn, work, and take part in strong, healthy communities. Through the lens of racial equity, HSD supports programs, initiatives, and policies that address six key impact areas: preparing youth for success; supporting affordability and livability; addressing homelessness; promoting public health; responding to gender-based violence; and promoting healthy aging.
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides nutritious food to youth ages 1-18 in low-income communities. The City of Seattle sponsors these federally funded meals and snacks to youth ages 1-18 at approximately100 locations throughout Seattle, including playgrounds, community centers, library branches, summer schools, youth clubs, cultural organizations, and housing communities. Simply stated, the Summer Food Service Program’s goal is to connect youth with nutritious meals and meaningful academic/cultural activities when school is out.
This position performs monitoring duties to support sites success and ensure compliance with all SFSP regulations. Monitors train meal site staff on program rules, visit sites throughout the summer to ensure proper program operations, collect weekly program paperwork, and troubleshoot day-to-day site concerns. This position reports to the Food & Nutrition Unit Sr. Program Supervisor.
While each day looks slightly different, a typical day consists of a team meeting to outline priorities for the day; visiting sites to review meal service, collecting paperwork, and providing technical assistance and support; office time to complete paperwork and provide customer support, and meeting with program staff to review site paperwork and progress. This is a fast-paced position that gives candidates experience with direct service and city human services work.
Successful applicants will be highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable enforcing strict federal and city program rules with site program staff and Seattle Public Schools Nutrition Services staff.
This position is full-time with typical work hours from 8:00-4:30 and runs from approximately 6/11/2025 – 8/29/2025 and candidates must be available for this entire time period. Due to the nature of the work, this is not a remote position.
We are looking to hire four full-time summer staff. We anticipate having the first pull of resumes on April 29th.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of two years of undergraduate work in social work or a related field, and one year of experience in a community-based organization providing referral to the public,
OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.
Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, which may include a detailed background check, and/or full driver's abstract, dependent upon position.
First time applying at the City of Seattle? View our tips and tricks for making your application stand out.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Who may apply: This role is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. We value different view-points and life experiences. Your application will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
The Seattle Human Services Department's mission is to connect people with resources and solutions during times of need so we can all learn, work, and take part in strong, healthy communities. Through the lens of racial equity, HSD supports programs, initiatives, and policies that address six key impact areas: preparing youth for success; supporting affordability and livability; addressing homelessness; promoting public health; responding to gender-based violence; and promoting healthy aging.
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides nutritious food to youth ages 1-18 in low-income communities. The City of Seattle sponsors these federally funded meals and snacks to youth ages 1-18 at approximately100 locations throughout Seattle, including playgrounds, community centers, library branches, summer schools, youth clubs, cultural organizations, and housing communities. Simply stated, the Summer Food Service Program’s goal is to connect youth with nutritious meals and meaningful academic/cultural activities when school is out.
This position performs monitoring duties to support sites success and ensure compliance with all SFSP regulations. Monitors train meal site staff on program rules, visit sites throughout the summer to ensure proper program operations, collect weekly program paperwork, and troubleshoot day-to-day site concerns. This position reports to the Food & Nutrition Unit Sr. Program Supervisor.
While each day looks slightly different, a typical day consists of a team meeting to outline priorities for the day; visiting sites to review meal service, collecting paperwork, and providing technical assistance and support; office time to complete paperwork and provide customer support, and meeting with program staff to review site paperwork and progress. This is a fast-paced position that gives candidates experience with direct service and city human services work.
Successful applicants will be highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable enforcing strict federal and city program rules with site program staff and Seattle Public Schools Nutrition Services staff.
This position is full-time with typical work hours from 8:00-4:30 and runs from approximately 6/11/2025 – 8/29/2025 and candidates must be available for this entire time period. Due to the nature of the work, this is not a remote position.
We are looking to hire four full-time summer staff. We anticipate having the first pull of resumes on April 29th.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in pre-summer training to learn the rules and regulations of the Summer Food Service Program
- Make appointments with sites prior to the start of Summer Food Service Program to ensure that facilities are safe for food service to youth
- Train site personnel on how to keep accurate meal records and other required paperwork
- Train site personnel on how to order the appropriate number of meals needed for meal service each day, and how to adjust their order to minimize food waste
- Review sites according to USDA and City of Seattle guidelines.
- Provide ongoing technical assistance to site staff to ensure compliance with rules and regulations
- Maintain organized records of all site paperwork in preparation for annual state audit
- Assist coordinator in-office with paperwork and answering site phone calls
- Prepare paperwork such as corrective action letters and site invoices
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of two years of undergraduate work in social work or a related field, and one year of experience in a community-based organization providing referral to the public,
OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Able to work in a detail oriented, fast-paced environment
- Able to stand, walk, and work in various outdoor or indoor locations
- Able to work in all types of weather
- Comfortable driving cars for long periods of time (Note: you will be provided a City car for daily work)
- Current State of Washington driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
- Relatively clean driving record
- Ability to pass a background check
- Experience working with the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) or other USDA meal programs
- Experience working in a youth program
- Experience working with city or other government programs
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.
Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
- Completed NEOGOV online application.
- Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
- Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
- Supplemental questionnaire responses
Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, which may include a detailed background check, and/or full driver's abstract, dependent upon position.
First time applying at the City of Seattle? View our tips and tricks for making your application stand out.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Who may apply: This role is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. We value different view-points and life experiences. Your application will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Salary : $30 - $35
