Food Box Delivery Coordinator

Title: Food Box Coordinator

Location: Gresham Outpatient - 355 NW Division St Gresham OR 97030

Schedule: Full time Mon-Fri8:00am-4:30pm (2 days in office 3 days delivery driving)

Wage Range: $21.00 $25.20 HourlyNon-Exempt

At NARA Northwest youll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether youre passionate about healthcare behavioral health education or social services theres a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education physical mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians Alaska Natives and anyone in need.

At NARA NW we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities helping individuals lead healthier more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programsincluding medical and dental care addiction treatment housing assistance and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement all while making a tangible positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The Food Box Delivery Coordinator assists with food pantry operations deliveries inventory management and housing program referrals. This position serves as a key liaison between the Food Pantry and HUD Housing Program ensuring clients receive timely food assistance and related support services. Maintains client records communicates with the Food Pantry and Housing departments schedules deliveries and creates delivery routes and safely transports food throughout the Portland metropolitan area.

What you will do:

• Coordinate food pantry services including:
  • preparing food orders
  • maintaining inventory
  • stocking shelves
  • ensuring food safety standards are followed
  • completing local deliveries to NARA clients
• Communicate withHousingProgram staff regarding client referrals service requests and delivery needs.
• Scheduleand complete food deliveries for clients throughout the Portland metropolitan area including residences housing sites and NARA NWlocations.
• Develop and manage efficient delivery routes using mapping and navigation tools
• Operate agency vehicles including box truck and refrigerated vans
• Conductroutine vehicle inspections and reportmaintenance concerns.
• Maintain client records and update required documentation via computer and email.
• Liaisonwith Food Pantry and Housingleadership and staff about operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with food handling requirements organizational policies confidentiality standards HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
• Assess client needs and refer them to additional community resources
• Represent NARA NW positively in the community through outreach activities client interactions and partnerships with community organizations.

We would like to hear from people that have:

• Oregon Food Handler Card or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact respectfully with clients staff and community partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.
• Ability to frequently lift carry push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to drive for extended periods multiple days per week.
• Valid drivers license current auto insurance and reliable transportation.
• Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
• Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience operating delivery vehicles or coordinating delivery routes
• Experience in customer service food service food distribution social services community outreach or related
• Experience working with vulnerable or houseless populations
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community

Whats in it for you

15 Paid Holidays: New Years Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Battle of Little Big Horn Independence Day Labor Day Native American Day Indigenous Peoples Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving day after Thanksgiving December 25^th and your birthday!

Benefits:Employees working 20 hours or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

• Affordable Medical Dental and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 15 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit FQHC

How to apply:

1. To Quick Apply go to Careers NARA NW ()
2. Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional) thats all!
3. Feel free to contact if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians Alaska Natives and everyone in need.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use marijuana use and prescription drug abuse both on and off the addition all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming discussing or promoting the use of alcohol on the job on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

Consistent with NARA NWs sobriety policy all employees volunteers interns and contractors as applicable are required to sign a Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form and NARA NW Modeling Sobriety Policy Form as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 US Code Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the positions activities and requirements the agency reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.