Mobile Food Pantry Worker at Catholic Charities

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Description: Operate and maintain the mobile food pantry, and provide crisis assistance with grocery items to those in need. Keep supplies on hand, prepare orders, distribute food, and recruit and oversee volunteers. This position is for 7.5 hours per week. The scheduled would be one day a week, one Thursday and one Friday and the other two days of the month are negotiable. This position can be combined, if applied, to the Office Assistant position to make it 25 hours per week. Mobile Food Pantry Worker Job Duties: Prepare food orders for distribution in rural areas.Answer phone regarding food pantry issues.Be on hand when food arrives and check all items for usability, and stock shelves.Carry in food, as help is required.Keep daily records i.e. volunteer and daily disbursement sheets.Pick up food from donors, Food Bank, or from stores as necessary.Maintain and order supplies.Maintain mobile food pantry by utilizing a regular cleaning schedule.Take out pantry garbage.Maintain food pantry vehicle and alert supervisor for maintenance immediately.Actively communicate with the supervisor regarding shortages, special needs, etc.Treat clients with respect, dignity, and firmness with regards to the mobile food pantry rules.Maintain regular communication with regular donors i.e. church secretaries.Contact donors as needed to keep pantry supplies by calling on schools, and assisting supervisor with development of new donors.Recruit, provide orientation, schedule, and provide assistance for volunteers.Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High school / General education diploma.Must be able to lift 30 lbs.Ability to accept instructions and apply them in a logical and responsible manner and to make productive use of unsupervised time.Sensitivity and respect for populations of individuals who may be considered marginalized regarding their socio-economic, emotional, physical, and spiritual backgrounds and the ability to work within a team concept and the philosophy of the agency mission.Initiative, maturity, and flexibility.Meets the public in a caring and courteous manner.Good physical condition, capable of performing necessary lifting, uses proper safety techniques.Good writing skills and telephone manners.Who We Are: Catholic Charities is proud of its nearly 100-year history of providing vital social services in our Diocese. Today, we maintain a substantial presence in eight communities throughout the twenty-eight counties of central Illinois. Area Offices operate in the communities of Alton, Carlinville, Decatur, Effingham, Granite City, Mattoon, Quincy, and Springfield. In addition, Catholic Charities manages facilities in Alton (Catholic Children's Home) and Beardstown (The St. Anne Residence). The agency has earned national reaccreditation through COA, the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services, which certifies that all programs meet best practice social service standards. Our vast array of services includes counseling programs, senior services and guardianship, health care, residential care, independent living; special education, family preservation services, food and clothing distribution, St. John's Breadline, Meals on Wheels in Decatur, crisis assistance, Med-Assist, Mobile Food Pantry, Catholic Charities Legal Services, The St. Anne Residence and discount resale stores. Catholic Charities seeks to respond to the needs of its communities through these diverse programs. Every year, this objective is realized as literally thousands of children and families are positively impacted by our efforts.Catholic Charities provides a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including generous paid time off benefits and retirement options. As a faith-based ministry, Catholic Charities espouses the social values of the Church and works daily to fulfill the mandate to serve the poor. As a leader in social services, Catholic Charities enjoys a positive community reputation and a myriad of public and private partnerships that help to ensure the needs of our clients are being met.