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Skills Needed: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma and one (1) year paid driving experience; mini bus preferable; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have five (5) years of driving experience, and must produce safe driving record for the past five (5) years.

Successful experience working with older adults and experience planning and conducting activities for adults.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups that includes older adults and people with disabilities
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Good time-management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse communities and cultures, including those whose English language skills are limited.
Experience and comfort with operating a large vehicle.
Excellent customer service and time-management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication, and ability to communicate professionally with clients, families, service providers, community members and co-workers.
Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
Knowledge of the geographic area.
Must be able to speak and read English.
Ability to multitask and deal with distractions in the work environment.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured by Neighborhood House.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described  are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time behind the steering wheel; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds up and down the stairs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described  are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is accomplished both inside and outside, including in extreme weather conditions.

Skills Needed: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED and one (1) years of experience; preferably within the field of non-profit, community services, grocery, or hospitality setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and operating of all office equipment. Ability to learn and perform with adequate speed and accuracy proprietary software such as Link2Feed.

Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, stressful environment with competing demands. Ability to follow general directions and independently prioritize among competing tasks.

Comfortable driving a box truck.

Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout entire shift.

Ability to ad to highest standards of client confidentiality, inclusiveness, and equity as per Neighborhood House policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups and ability to work independently.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures and communicate effectively with those whose English language skills are limited. Good oral and written communication and ability to communicate professionally with clients, families, service providers, community members and co-workers.  Ability to work as a team player.  Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must maintain current food handler’s permit; which can be received after hire and sponsored by Neighborhood House. 

Must be able to drive a Neighborhood House vehicle, including manual transmission and be insurable by Neighborhood House’s insurance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described  are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch and climb stairs. Must be capable of moving and maneuvering furniture and equipment as required. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds up and down stairs. Must be capable of moving and maneuvering furniture and equipment as required.  Must be able to work outside in all seasons. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.