Meal Transporter (Local Government) (Part-Time) - Lebanon County AAA (Multiple Vacancies)

Are you interested in working for an agency that provides valuable services to people aged 60 and older? If so, we would like you to join our Area Agency on Aging team as a substitute Meal Transporter. This position gives you the opportunity to brighten our senior community members day with a smile and a hot, nutritious meal. If you would like to help elderly home-bound consumers in Lebanon County, apply today!

As a substitute Meal Transporter, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of elderly, home-bound consumers throughout Lebanon County through face-to-face interactions as you deliver hot, nutritious meals to their door. Work involves adjusting route of delivery if needed and checking route sheets daily for changes. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to move quickly and efficiently, carrying 20-30 pound insulated containers while climbing up and down stairs if necessary. Responsibilities include:

• Completing weekly service rosters
• Informing office of changes in client health/condition
• Inspecting quality/quantify of food
• Attending meetings as needed

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, on-call as needed
• Note: Selected candidate must use their own personal vehicle to deliver meals. In addition to the hourly rate, selected candidate will receive the current IRS mileage rate.
• Work hours are 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Hours are subject to change depending on weather or traffic.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months of experience which required operation of a motor vehicle as a regular duty; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lebanon County. If no eligible candidates who live within Lebanon County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.