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Transportation/Food Coordinator

South Middlesex Opportu
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
$0 - $19 USD hourly

Summary: Oversee safety and food supplies and communicate and support the Program Director. Primary responsibility is transportation. Coordinate external appointments for program participants and provide transportation for clients to appointments and/or meetings.

Why Work for SMOC?

  • Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
  • 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
  • Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Purchase food and food supplies as needed and monitor inventory.
  • Assist clients with meal planning and development of shopping list.
  • Oversee food storage areas.
  • Educate clients on kitchen health, safety, use of chemicals and cleanliness.
  • Educate clients on nutrition & budget friendly healthy meals.
  • Attend all certification trainings for DPH, OSHA and SAFESERV regarding food service.
  • Transport clients to essential meetings and appointments.
  • Coordinate daily external appointments for clients and maintain appointment log.
  • Maintain all maintenance on vehicles and maintain vehicle driver log.
  • Drop off and pick up client medications as needed.
  • Assist clients with volunteer jobs, vocational training and job search.
  • Contribute to a supportive interpersonal atmosphere and collaborate with staff. 
  • Assist in staff office when not providing transportation.
  • Pick up supplies and donations.
  • Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
  • Attend & participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
  • Ensure timely, accurate data entry into ETO and maintenance of client records in accordance with DHCD regulations. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
  • Understand the disease concept of addiction and knowledge of the 12-step program.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance standards.
  • Must transport clients in program van and be willing to use own vehicle when necessary.

Organizational Relationship: 

  • Directly reports to Program Director.
  • Direct reports of this position are none.

Physical Requirement: 

  • Ability to lift 25 lbs.
  • Ability to drive a van. 
  • Ability to climb stairs in a residential building.

Working Conditions: Travel within the state using a company van will be required. As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Transportation/Food Coordinator will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.


Monday through Friday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM. Includes a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
35 Hours per week.