Part-time position (6-8 hours/week), starting at $22.95 - $24.33/hr (D.O.E) 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Issaquah Meals Program (IMP) is a community-based program relying on volunteers to cook and serve dinners Monday through Friday to those in need in the Issaquah area. The IMP is a free hot meal program with no questions asked and are provided free of charge regardless of race, color, sexual orientation, marital status, families with children, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, veteran or military status.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Site Leader plays a critical role on the IMP, keeping safe and smooth nightly operations, maintaining records, and ensure program policies and procedures are being followed. This position is the main point of contact for the community utilizing the IMP and responsibilities include excellent customer service skills, organization skills, and providing a safe and inviting atmosphere for volunteers and guests.

Hours: 4:30pm - 6:30pm, Monday-Friday, 2 hours in the field optional (6-8 hours/week)

• Be available 3 nights a week to work, on fluctuating days throughout the year.
• Operation of program from open to close.
• Oversight and participation of volunteer set up and clean up each night.
• Assist with training for volunteer groups.
• Ensure each group completes roster for volunteer participation and hours.
• Expert in local resources like food bank, chemical dependency, housing programs, and shelters in community to relay to clients.
• Maintain record keeping of daily counts and nightly summary in database.
• Recruit groups to commit in serving on open nights and onboarding them.

Job Conditions

This position requires the employee to work in an environment where there may be exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious material. Other exposures could include cleaning supplies, bedbugs, chemicals involved in pest control, paint and other materials used in building maintenance, building temperature fluctuations, dust, noise, and odors. Working conditions include interruptions, crisis response, and regular interactions with individuals who are dealing with issues of chemical dependency and/or mental illness, or are experiencing anger or frustration.

• Patience, reliability, dependability.
• Strong data entry, time management and organization skills.
• Belief in the importance of service to our community.
• Ability to follow and maintain strong boundaries and to recognize when a request is beyond the scope of the program and merits a referral.
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services and commitment working within the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with people experiencing hunger, homelessness, addiction, mental health, and poverty.
• Fluency in second language.

Requirements

• Obtain a food handler permit
• Follow through and maintain confidentiality guidelines.
• Follow all Health Department and CCS policies.

Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors.

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.