Food Pantry Assistant (Part-Time) bei Vivent Health

*** This role will be working 20 hours a week***

Get ready for something extraordinary!  Picture this – as a part-time employee you've got 9 days of paid time off in your first year (divided into different categories), plus paid holidays.  That’s just the start of the great benefits at Vivent Health. We also offer a 401(k) with a full match up to 5%, plus other perks.

But here's the real deal. Your journey with Vivent Health isn't just a job. It's a chance to join an organization dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  This makes you a part of something bigger and enables you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve.

Here are a few highlights of what working at Vivent Health may offer you:

• Equity Practices: Fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with training programs and events that promote cultural competence, unconscious bias training, and awareness.
• Collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team: Within our integrated HIV care and prevention model, we employ a high level of collaboration across disciplines. That means that, in your role, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to whole person-care across medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, research, and more!
• Delivery of quality patient care: Our integrated HIV care and prevention model is proven to help patients achieve positive health outcomes.

Working at Vivent Health, you can truly serve the underserved and become an impactful part of their health journey.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:

Deliver Excellence. Oversee with Integrity. Drive Progress. Exceed Expectations.

The Assistant, Food Pantry will play a crucial role in supporting our mission to enhance the well-being of the communities we serve. In this role, you will contribute to the efficient operation of our food pantry, ensuring that individuals have access to nutritious food resources. Your dedication and compassion will directly impact the lives of those we serve, promoting health and well-being.

OUR EXPECTATIONS:

Winning skills and behaviors for success.

Essential Job Duties

• Greet and assist clients accessing the food pantry with empathy and respect. Ensure a positive and dignified experience for all individuals seeking assistance.
• Collaborate with other program staff to maintain accurate inventory records. Monitor stock levels, organize shelves, and track expiration dates to minimize waste.
• Participate in the smooth operation of food distribution processes. Pack and distribute food items according to established guidelines, ensuring equitable and efficient service.
• Conduct regular quality checks on food items to ensure freshness and compliance with safety standards. Report any issues promptly.
• Maintain detailed records of food distribution activities. Assist in compiling data for reports, documenting the number of clients served, and other relevant metrics.
• Work collaboratively with volunteers supporting food pantry operations.
• Foster positive relationships with clients and community partners.
• Adhere to all agency policies, including Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, and other relevant policies.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Required and preferred knowledge and experiences to succeed.  

• Education:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience:
  • Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a nonprofit or community service setting.
  • Valid Government Issued Driver’s License.
• Soft Skills:
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population, and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.
  • Flexibility in response to change, adapting quickly to shifting priorities.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Pay Rate
$24/hourly (Depending on Experience)

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for – nor forgive – federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3), makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify.

Please follow this URL to review one such program and their requirements:

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service