Meals from the Heart Coordinator/Asst. Manager Bread for Life Food Pantry in Bardstown, Kentucky at Catholic Charities of Louisville Inc

JOB TITLE: Meals from the Heart Coordinator/Asst. Manager Bread for Life Food Pantry

REPORTS TO: Food Pantry Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:

In keeping with the mission, vision, and Catholic identity of Catholic Charities of Louisville, the said person demonstrates the Welcome, Empower, and Strengthen values of the agency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS: Under the supervision of the Food Pantry Manager, manage the Meals from the Heart Program, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and be able to complete daily operating activities of the Food Pantries. Typical duties and responsibilities:

1. Meals from the Heart

• Interview, orient, and supervise qualified volunteers for service in the Meals from the Heart Program.
• Manage qualified clients based on assessment tool score.
• Complete daily tasks of ordering meals, updating spreadsheets, and scheduling drivers.
• Assure that the driver escalation policy is followed.
• Perform regular follow-up to keep service census accurate.
• Ensure that the individual client management software information is updated by third business day of the month. Review for accuracy.
• Maintain relationship with Go Center in relation to meal counts, meal quality, and pickups.

1. CFSP Program (Senior Box)

• Follow Feeding America guidelines for client assistance.
• Track client usage of the senior box program. Send recertifications and disqualifications, following CSFP guidelines.
• Prepare the checklist for the 4th Tuesday distribution day.
• Maintain senior box counts and report to Feeding America the 1st day of each month.

1. Daily Operation of the Food Pantry

• Be able to perform critical activities in the absence of the Food Pantry Manager.

EFFORT:

• Part Time 20 hours a week
• Work schedule M – 8:00-4:30, T – 8:00-2:00, TH – 8:00-2:30, 30 minute lunch

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Warehouse setting
• Office is located inside the Bread for Life Food Pantry

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:

• Computer, especially Excel

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience working with seniors is beneficial but not required

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to read, write and understand the English language
• Proficiency with Microsoft office, especially Excel
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a passion for working with the elderly.