POSITION SUMMARY:

Catholic Charities is working closely with Second Harvest Food Bank and the City of San Jose to deliver grocery boxes to the most vulnerable population in Santa Clara County. Vulnerable population includes community members who are either: quarantined due to positive test of COVID-19, self-isolating due to possible exposure to COVID-19 or home bound and being affected by COVID-19.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help drive, navigate and deliver groceries:

  • Use smartphone to access map applications to navigate to clients homes

  • Note delivery times, mileage use of vans and assist in keeping receipts in order

  • Call or text clients once deliveries are made.

  • Load vans with grocery boxes.

  • Take notes of deliveries to help maximize efficiency of deliveries.

  • Drive using CCSCC vehicles in a safe manner following all road regulations and traffic laws

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or higher

• Experience in deliverables and/or transportation

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, or any other language in immigrant communities (preferred but not required)

• Experience in a community based setting

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Understanding of and sensitivity toward economic and cultural issues in diverse communities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Team oriented with strong interpersonal and organizational skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel/drive within Santa Clara County

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

• Thrive in a fast paced, diverse and dynamic environment

• Able to deal with stressful situations

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Criminal background check via livescan fingerprint

• Must have TB test performed and submit results

• Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster status

• Clean driving record, automobile, valid driver’s license and auto insurance per agency policy

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work will be mostly outdoors even during times of inclement weather.

• Most work will be spent driving an agency vehicle on community roads.

HOURS AND OTHER CONDITIONS:

• Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Delivery program hour schedule may vary, typically 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

TO APPLY: Please submit resume to jobs@catholiccharitiesscc.org and use the job position title as the subject line.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of our clients and our Agency’s operations, responsibilities may be modified at any time.

Catholic Charities is a non-profit, non-discriminatory service organization and employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability. Persons seeking employment are entitled to freedom from harassment and retaliation and reasonable accommodation for qualified disabilities.

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