Ransom/Sargent County Meal & Transportation Coordinator

The application deadline is Monday, May 8th EOB. Please attach your cover letter and resume to your application. These documents are required.

This position coordinates nutrition programs based on Policies and Procedures set by ND Department of Human Services, Aging Services Division, and the Department of Transportation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Evaluation of this position is based primarily on performance of the following essential functions, which include, but are not limited to:
Effectively supervises assigned employees, including the following:

Staff Leadership:

• Interviews, selects, and trains employees
• Coaches employees in proper job performance techniques and procedures
• Directs work of employees and sets/adjusts hours of work
• Maintains records on employee productivity and appraises employee’s performance to recommend promotions or other changes in status
• Handles employee complaints and assist in disciplining as needed
• Apportions work among different employees
• Provides for the safety of employees and the property of the Fargo Park District.
• Reviews employees time sheets
• Provide meal site staff with HDM route sheets and information needed for delivery.

Meal Service:

• Reviews menus
• Order and/or review food order based upon monthly menus and knowledge of meal service participation
• Coordinates Home delivered Meals volunteer assignments and meal delivery
• Prepares reports including rosters and meal counts
• Approve invoices for food and other purchases
• Counts daily program income and makes deposits

Transit:

• Schedules rides for public ride service of seniors
• Reviews monthly vehicle reports
• Oversee maintenance of transit vehicles
• Counts daily program income and makes deposits

General Office:

• Provides radical customer service in person and through phone calls
• Type and distribute monthly menus, activity calendars and newsletters
• Update community boards, posters, TV for monthly functions
• Assist with marketing and appreciation functions
• Keeps direct supervisor promptly informed of key/significant issues or concerns.
• Maintain office infrastructure: copier and individual printers, etc
• Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain safe work environment and surrounding area for oneself, co-workers and public. Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Evaluation of this position may also be based on performance of the following other functions, which include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating frozen meals on wheels delivery
• Assisting cook with kitchen duties
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and notify Nutrition Manager of any equipment needs.
• Recording annual Fund Drive information and deposits donations
• Distribution of Home Delivered Meal donation notices.
• Work closely with the County Councils on Aging and prepare mill levy reports.
• Grant writing.
• Attend meetings with county officials and agencies that provide services to elderly.
• Updating and enhancing knowledge by involvement in continuing education for professional growth by in-service trainings and certification programs.
• Performing related duties as assigned or apparent.

Experience and Skills:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Administration experience and/or experience in meal preparation/food service preferred.
• Previous experience working with older adults and multi-tasking office work experience is preferred.

CREDENTIALS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Excellent benefits package including: health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, up to a 7% retirement match, and much more!

From: Fargo Park District