Transportation / Food Coordinator

Summary: Oversee safety and food supplies and communicate and support the Program Director. Primary responsibility is transportation. Coordinate external appointments for program participants and provide transportation for Rhodes clients to appointments and/or meetings. Why Work for SMOC? Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment. Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees. Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees. 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees. Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability. Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more. Primary Responsibilities: Purchase food and food supplies as needed and monitor inventory. Assist clients with meal planning and development of shopping list. Oversee food storage areas at Rhodes. Educate clients on kitchen health, safety, use of chemicals and cleanliness. Educate clients on nutrition & budget friendly healthy meals. Attend all certification trainings for DPH, OSHA and SAFESERV regarding food service. Transport clients to essential meetings and appointments. Coordinate daily external appointments for clients and maintain appointment log. Maintain all maintenance on vehicles and maintain vehicle driver log. Drop off and pick up client medications as needed. Assist clients with volunteer jobs, vocational training and job search. Contribute to a supportive interpersonal atmosphere and collaborate with staff from Rhodes. Assist in staff office when not providing transportation. Pick up supplies and donations for Rhodes. Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work. Attend & participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas. Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements. Ensure timely, accurate data entry into ETO and maintenance of client records in accordance with DHCD regulations. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Skill Requirements: This role requires working with female clients. Due to privacy and safety requirements this position is designated as female only. High School diploma or equivalent work experience. Understand the disease concept of addiction and knowledge of the 12-step program. Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance standards. Must transport clients in program van and be willing to use own vehicle when necessary. Organizational Relationship: Directly reports to Program Director. Direct reports of this position are none. Physical Requirement: Ability to lift 25 lbs. Ability to drive a van. Ability to climb stairs in a residential building. Working Conditions: Travel within the state using a company van will be required. As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Transportation/Food Coordinator will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required. Monday through Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Includes a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. 35 Hours per week.