Office on Aging Meal Program Assistant - County of Riverside
Blythe, CA 92225
About the Job
The County of Riverside's Office on Aging-Title III division seeks a Bilingual-Spanish Office on Aging Meal Program Assistant for the Blythe location.
The incumbent will assists with the preparation, delivery and service of the Senior Nutrition Meals. Program duties include driving the home delivered lunch route; preparing food for service; shopping for supplies, as needed; registering and checking-in seniors, collect program income; distribute and collect senior participant intake forms; interacts with senior and program participants in a positive manner; assist with set up and clean up nutrition and meal programs, Outreach and some clerical duties as assigned.
The individual in this role should have the capacity to drive extended hours and transport meals to various community centers in the Blythe area. This position will necessitate strong customer service abilities and the capability to carry meal bags. The individual must be comfortable working in extreme weather conditions, particularly during the hot months in Blythe.
Possibly work some evenings and weekends.
Hours are Monday- Friday 6:00am- 3:30pm
Bilingual-Spanish is required.
Food handlers card can be obtained once in the position.
Meet the Team!
Office on Aging , one of 52 County departments, is authorized by the Older Americans Act and the Older Californians Act. The department is charged with developing a system of care that offers safety net services for vulnerable older persons and adults with disabilities.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Deliver prepared meals to eligible homebound senior citizens; deliver meals to designated locations and distribute congregate meals in the community center.
• Load and unload meals and inventory in and out of vehicle using appropriate safety precautions when lifting and bending within department policies and procedures.
• Review established delivery route schedules to determine if alternate routes may be necessary for maximum efficiency; adjust delivery routing and schedules in real time when necessary to accommodate any unforeseen circumstances.
• Monitor the temperature of home delivered meals and ensure meals remain within the prescribed limits during transportation and delivery.
• Perform a daily inspection of vehicle as prescribed in departmental vehicle operational procedures for purposes of monitoring safety and upkeep standards, and report concerns and/or discrepancies to a supervisor; under supervision monitor vehicle maintenance schedules and make vehicle available for routine maintenance performed by Fleet Services.
• Maintain a clean vehicle inside and outside; assist with maintaining required levels of gas, oil, and water for the safe operation of vehicle in accordance with departmental vehicle operations procedures.
• Complete required reports and forms; collect and verify donations for meals delivered to recipients; collect and maintain receipts and records relative to program deliveries, inventory, food activity, supplies, and materials as required; procure goods and complete banking transactions, including, but not limited to, bank deposits alone or under supervision as directed.
• On occasion assist with County sponsored events at senior citizen community dining sites with preparing and serving meals; assist with general cleaning in the kitchen and dining area, prepare food items for storage, supplies, and materials.
• Periodically assist with maintaining equipment, supplies, safety, and security of facility per department policies and procedures; at times assist with securing dining sites when in use at conclusion of the event (or operating day)
• Upon request provide resource information on services and resources available to senior citizens, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: One year of experience working with members of the public and/or in the operation of delivery vehicles preferably involving determining routes from mailing addresses.
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Knowledge of: Basic customer service procedures; correct, safe and correct lifting and carrying methods; basic practices of operating a County vehicle and/or delivery van; basic routine vehicle maintenance schedules (e.g. oil change); basic sanitation methods and practices associated with food handling and maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and food serving areas and equipment.
Ability to: Communicate effectively with senior citizens; communicate effectively with members of the public within a wide range of social and ethnic groups; establish and maintain effective working relationships; coordinate and work with others; safely operate a passenger van; read and follow a delivery route and understand addresses, determine direction, and identify alternate routes from maps; follow verbal and written instructions; maintain records, receipts, and reports related to program inventory, ordering, supplies, meal distribution, and materials; lift and move package.
Required
Bilingual- Spanish
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid Class B and/or Class C California Driver's License is required.
Bilingual Testing
The Human Resources Department will coordinate a Bilingual (Spanish) assessment test.
What's Next
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the department.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside Office on Aging employees and/or current employees of the Department/Agency may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
For questions regarding this recruitment
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Cameron Hacker at chacker@rivco.org
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
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MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.