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Nature of Work

Come join our team to make a difference in the lives of senior citizens in our community.\ \ Coconino County promotes a transformational leadership philosophy which elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County\'s respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Come be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.\ \ \ Under supervision performs social or health service work of routine difficulty in providing in-home services, transportation services, or delivering \"meals on wheels\" to eligible clients.

Typical Duties

(Illustrative Only)

• Delivery of noontime meal to qualifying seniors in our community Monday through Friday

• Complete safety check and report unusual circumstances or problems observed with clients

• Assist kitchen staff in light meal preparation, packaging of meals, and the cleaning and sanitation of meal equipment

• Ensure safety of food during meal delivery

• Load and unload meals and meal equipment in vehicle for delivery

• Care and maintenance of assigned vehicle(s)

• Record keeping

• Reports unusual circumstances or problems observed with clients

• May handle donations

• May provide social and emotional support and services as an advocate for recognized client needs

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: driving; sitting to drive van; working with and around others; communicating with team members, clients, etc.; vision acuity (near and far) for driving; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation. Environmental factors include; driving in all types of weather; exposure to weather while delivering meals to client\'s homes; outside driving route 90% of time.