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Pantry Assistant
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PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
The Pantry Assistant is responsible for assisting the Pantry Coordinator
in the efficient operation of the food pantry including organizing, cleaning, stocking,
and client services.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1.
Assists
Pantry Coordinator in the daily operations of the food pantry.
2.
Assists
with placing food orders from Food Bank as needed, while remaining within
budgetary guidelines of the program.
3.
Follows
all regulatory expectations for Food Bank and DOH, including safe food handling
and storage.
4.
Attends
any required trainings, meetings, or conferences to stay current on changes and
policies of food pantry use and other relevant topics as necessary.
5.
With
Program Assistant and Pantry Coordinator, directs the volunteers within the
program to ensure operations are maintained.
6.
Assists
clients with needs and makes referrals as appropriate for other Turning Point
or CCSC programs that may be of benefit to the individual.
7.
Maintains
small caseload of the Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program (Fresh Pharmacy),
as needed.
8.
Respects
the confidentiality of each client and agency.
9.
Completes
necessary documentation, progress notes, data entry, and/or reports pertaining
to services rendered in online data tracking system.
10.
Assists
the Site Coordinator/Director with the implementation of management tools and
support systems to facilitate communication and tracking requirements.
11.
Assists
in generating project service analysis data & reports as required for grant
providers, project partners, and the Development Department.
12.
Participates
in Turning Point staff meetings and other Catholic Charities functions as
necessary.
13.
Adheres
to policies and procedures of agency.
14.
Assists
with and/or coordinates community food drives and/or collection and
distribution.
15.
Work
with partner agencies and community groups to attain donations and to provide
learning opportunities for clients to better themselves financially and with
their nutrition needs.
16.
Provides
support before, during and after fundraising events to support Turning Point,
including but not limited to: creating
an online fundraising page, participating in fundraising event, and reaching
out to businesses and organizations for donations.
17.
Coordinates
holiday- based food giving initiatives with the Site Supervisor by working with
volunteers, ordering supplies, managing donations, creating and modifying
related policies and enrolling clients.
18.
Assists
in creation of policy around pantry usage as needed with support of Pantry
Coordinator.
19.
Cross
trained to provide coverage and support for the Basic Needs Counselor,
Transportation Specialist and Program Assistant as needed.
20.
Maintains
monthly tracking of non-monetary donations and assists Development Department
by collecting and sharing accurate information for donor acknowledgement.
21.
Determines
specific donation needs and develops creative initiatives to garner support
from new and existing community stakeholders.
22.
Other
duties as needed.
TITLE OF DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Site
Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree preferred but high school diploma considered with
qualified experience.
Two years of experience dealing with the provision of human services
and/or medical related area. Supervision experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
·
Adheres to all applicable
federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those
governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation
standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR’s corporate
compliance and ethics program.
·
Strong organizational skis,
with the ability to interact successfully and cooperatively with a wide variety
of people.
·
Computer competency including
proficiency in working with data tracking systems.
·
Possess excellent verbal and
written communication skills.
·
Ability to multi-task and
prioritize duties.
·
Willingness to foster agency,
department and program wide cooperation and team work through use of
positive/constructive communication techniques.
·
Ability to maintain absolute
confidentiality of all records reviewed including consumer records, employee
records and billing records.
·
Proficiency and experience with
PC’s and Microsoft applications.
·
Ability to analyze and
interpret data and to handle problem resolution.
·
Possession of a valid NYS
Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and
insurance carrier.
·
Continuous use of a reliable,
registered and insured vehicle.
·
Demonstrate commitment to
Agency Mission Statement.
·
Provide
effective, equitable, understandable and respectful quality care and services
that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred
languages, health literacy and other communication needs.