MOW Relief Driver

MOW Relief Driver
About the Organization
Interfaith Ministries (IM) for Greater Houston is an inclusive connector of people, faith communities and resources in our nation’s most diverse city, sustaining healthy and respectful lives for vulnerable populations and promoting interfaith relations and volunteerism.
IM provides four areas of service to the greater Houston community including: Meals on Wheels, Refugee Services, Interfaith Relations and Community Partnerships, and Volunteer Houston. Each of these programs serve different communities but all are based on our shared beliefs and aspirations of building a more respectful, connected, and caring society.
Service is at the core of what we do at Interfaith Ministries. Through empathy and resilience, our employees help provide support to our community through programming and meaningful connection.
About the Role
The MOW Relief Driver will have the unique opportunity to work with the Senior Services team. This role will deliver hot/frozen meals to the homes of Meals on Wheels clients working up to 30 hours per week.
Main Responsibilities

1. Using personal vehicle or if available a Hot Shot delivery truck, deliver meals to Meals on Wheels clients

in an assigned route area.

1. Load and unload meals on and off the truck.
2. Maintain appropriate meal temperatures and record the data for quality assurance purposes.
3. Be knowledgeable of multiple delivery routes and be able to substitute for any regular driver.
4. Provide general information and referrals when requested by a client.
5. Record deliveries on route sheets and maintain accurate information.
6. Submit daily meal counts to the office.
7. Develop and maintain accurate directional information.
8. Report the name and address of any participant not seen in two consecutive days.
9. Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle and report maintenance needs to the supervisor.
10. Distribute written material and other items to clients as required.
11. Report immediately any suspected abuse or suspicious situation to the main office.
12. Perform any other duties and/or special projects as requested by supervisor or management.

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING:
First week on the job:

• Learn the twenty most common Texas Administrative Code items
• Learn the MOW funders

Within the first 90 days:

• Complete the Maintenance Course
• View two of five MOW educational videos
• Complete IM’s driver safety class (in-house)
• Become food certified

Qualifications, Skills, & Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or an equivalent.
• Must be able to read and write English and follow written instructions.
• Must be over 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
• Must have reliable automobile, valid auto registration and inspection, and valid automobile liability insurance as required by law available for submission at all times during employment with the organization.
• Able to follow maps and written directions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Friendly demeanor, courtesy and patience are required.
• Able to lift 20 pounds on a regular basis.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.