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Congregate Meal Site Host - Dixon

Innovative Health Solutions is committed to working towards healthy and equitable communities. Our mission is to take a leadership role in connecting public and private organizations to create collective policies, systems, and environmental community changes that will improve health outcomes. IHS is dedicated to building bridges between underserved community members and health resources.

Position Overview

This position prepares daily meal service, ensures quality control of food during delivery, preparation, and service, manages reservations, cleans and sanitizes the kitchen and dining area, and completes required forms and paperwork. This position reports to the Congregate Meals Program Manager.

Primary Program Duties

· Execute daily meal preparation, which includes heating food to proper temperatures, plating, and serving food to program participants.

· Complete all daily reports, as required, including daily meal service, temperature monitoring, voluntary contributions, attendance, activities, and volunteer hours.

· Register new participants in the program; assist when needed to complete the Congregate Meal Program Site Intake form; keep the completed form safe and confidential.

· Report on weekly meal orders and request future meal orders

· Communicate with onsite managers and troubleshoot concerns.

· Keep the site stocked with supplies, materials, and forms.

· Clean and sanitize the kitchen and dining area.

· Supervise all site volunteers.

· Provide direct service support on-site, as needed

· Meet and maintain an average of meals daily.

· Perform excellent customer service.

· Accept donations.

· Attend staff meetings and in-service training.

· Other duties, as required or assigned.

Experience and Education

Experience:

· Preferred at least one year of food services experience with a knowledge of food preparation, operation of food service equipment, and maintaining health and sanitation standards.

· Required valid California State Food Handler’s Card or the ability to obtain within 14 days of employment.

Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Other:

Required to provide proof of valid California State driver’s license and the ability to travel using an insured personal vehicle.

Skills and Abilities

· Work and communicate effectively with elderly clients and volunteers of diverse cultures.

· Read, interpret, and implement regulations, policies, and procedures.

· Read and follow food safety manual guidelines.

· Lift food trays that weigh (approximately) 10 lbs.

· Accurately perform basic mathematical functions.

· Possess a cheerful and friendly disposition.

· Must be able to maintain records and data.

· Always maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality.

· Be proactive, creative, and flexible in resolving issues.

· Maintain a professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency.

· Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others.

· Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.

· Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication.

· Work with minimum supervision.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Availability

This position requires availability Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-1pm.

Physical Requirement

· Mobility and Dexterity requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, occasional standing, occasional walking, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motion.

· Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, and Pulling requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

· Vision requires close visual acuity, with or without correction, to prepare and analyze data and figures, view a computer screen, read, etc.

· Hearing/Talking: This class requires the employee to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and to be able to receive detailed information through oral communication. This position also requires the employee to express or exchange ideas using the spoken word.

· Driving is required to operate a vehicle, and depth perception is required to operate a motor vehicle.

Other Requirements

· Background Checks: A background check and reference check may be conducted before starting this position.

· Independent Travel: This position requires the ability to travel independently, for example, to work at other work sites or attend meetings.

· Child Abuse Reporting: This position is a mandated reporter for child abuse.

· Elder Abuse Reporting: This position is a mandated reporter for elder abuse

Pay Transparency

• $20/per hour
• Actual compensation may vary depending on skill level, experience, education and other factors permitted by law.

The posting date for this position is until filled.

Per-Diem Program Support

Innovative Health Solutions (IHS) is committed to working towards healthy and equitable communities. Our mission is to take a leadership role in connecting public and private organizations to create collective policies, systems and environmental community changes that will improve health outcomes. IHS is dedicated to building bridges between underserved community members and health resources.

Position Overview

Join us in creating a dynamic and engaging services in Solano County! We are looking for an outgoing candidate with excellent communication skills who enjoys working with people of all ages. As Program Support, you will help with various levels of planning, teaching, data entry, and evaluation of health programs in multiple settings. This position involves supporting Managers, Program Coordinators and Program Assistants with program implementation and evaluation. In this role, you'll have the rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationship and ensure our services genuinely impact the lives of those we serve. This is more than just a job, it's a chance to catalyze a movement that provides program participants with the connection, support and happiness they deserve. Together, let's make a meaningful difference in the community!

Location

• 100% onsite, various locations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist as needed to implement program activities.
• Provide education and information on various health topics to groups or individuals.
• Participate in health fairs or community events and provide education and guidance on various health topics.
• Prepare, collect, and organize supplies and materials for classes, community events, or health fairs.
• Assist with evaluating the program's effectiveness, including collecting data, administering surveys, assisting in needs assessments, and data entry.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing integrated services to clients and the community.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required or enrolled in high school.
• Experience: No experience is required. However, applicants must demonstrate possession of and competency in the skills necessary.
• Other: Required to provide proof of valid California State driver’s license and the ability to travel using an insured, personal vehicle.

Skills and Abilities

• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments.
• Learn to collect data to establish/identify needs and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Learn the techniques and use of mass media communication, radio, television, graphic arts, and social media.
• Gain public support and cooperation from community groups and agencies related to community health concerns.
• Learn to teach classes.
• Review and maintain records.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster working relationships with clients, coworkers, and the community.
• Utilize basic office equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility and Dexterity requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, occasional standing, occasional walking, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motion.
• Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, and Pulling requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Vision requires close visual acuity, with or without correction, to prepare and analyze data and figures, view a computer screen, read, etc.
• Hearing/Talking: This class requires the employee to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and to be able to receive detailed information through oral communication. This position also requires the employee to express or exchange ideas using the spoken word.
• Driving is required to operate a vehicle, and depth perception is required to operate a motor vehicle.

Other Requirements

• Background Check: A background and reference check will be conducted before starting this position.
• Independent Travel: This position requires the ability to travel independently, for example, to work at other work sites or attend meetings.
• Child Abuse Reporting: This position is a mandated reporter for child abuse.
• Elder Abuse Reporting: This position is a mandated reporter for elder abuse.

Responsibilities Common to All Team Members

• Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times.
• Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues.
• Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines.
• Maintain a professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency.
• Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others.
• Ability to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.
• Respond on time in all aspects of communication.
• Work with minimum supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay Transparency

• $20 - $25/per hour
• Actual compensation may vary depending on skill level, experience, education and other factors permitted by law.

IHS is an equal opportunity employer.

The posting date for this application is until filled.

Congregate Meal Volunteer – Job Description

Innovative Health Solutions is committed to working towards healthy and equitable communities. Our mission is to take a leadership role in connecting public and private organizations to create collective policies, systems, and environmental community changes that will improve health outcomes. IHS is dedicated to building bridges between underserved community members and health resources.

Position Overview

This position prepares daily meal service, ensures quality control of food during delivery, preparation, and service, manages reservations, cleans and sanitizes the kitchen and dining area, and completes required forms and paperwork. This position reports to the Congregate Meals Program Assistant.

Primary Program Duties

· Execute daily meal preparation, which includes heating food to proper temperatures, plating, and serving food to program participants.

· Complete all daily reports, as required, including daily meal service, temperature monitoring, voluntary contributions, attendance, activities, and volunteer hours.

· Register new participants in the program; assist when needed to complete the Congregate Meal Program Site Intake form; keep the completed form safe and confidential.

· Report on weekly meal orders and request future meal orders

· Communicate with onsite managers and troubleshoot concerns.

· Keep the site stocked with supplies, materials, and forms.

· Clean and sanitize the kitchen and dining area.

· Supervise all site volunteers.

· Provide direct service support on-site, as needed

· Meet and maintain an average of meals daily.

· Perform excellent customer service.

· Accept donations.

· Attend staff meetings and in-service training.

· Other duties, as required or assigned.

Experience and Education

Experience:

· Preferred at least one year of food services experience with a knowledge of food preparation, operation of food service equipment, and maintaining health and sanitation standards.

· Required valid California State Food Handler’s Card or the ability to obtain within 14 days of employment.

Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Other:

Required to provide proof of valid California State driver’s license and the ability to travel using an insured personal vehicle.

Skills and Abilities

· Work and communicate effectively with elderly clients and volunteers of diverse cultures.

· Read, interpret, and implement regulations, policies, and procedures.

· Read and follow food safety manual guidelines.

· Lift food trays that weigh (approximately) 10 lbs.

· Accurately perform basic mathematical functions.

· Possess a cheerful and friendly disposition.

· Must be able to maintain records and data.

· Always maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality.

· Be proactive, creative, and flexible in resolving issues.

· Maintain a professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency.

· Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others.

· Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.

· Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication.

· Work with minimum supervision.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirement

· Mobility and Dexterity requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, occasional standing, occasional walking, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motion.

· Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, and Pulling requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

· Vision requires close visual acuity, with or without correction, to prepare and analyze data and figures, view a computer screen, read, etc.

· Hearing/Talking: This class requires the employee to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and to be able to receive detailed information through oral communication. This position also requires the employee to express or exchange ideas using the spoken word.

· Driving is required to operate a vehicle, and depth perception is required to operate a motor vehicle.

Other Requirements

· Background Checks: A background check and reference check may be conducted before starting this position.

· Independent Travel: This position requires the ability to travel independently, for example, to work at other work sites or attend meetings.

· Child Abuse Reporting: This position is a mandated reporter for child abuse.

· Elder Abuse Reporting: This position is a mandated reporter for elder abuse