Food For All Youth Outreach Mentor (Kingsport)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of Kitchen Manager, the Feeding mentor will assist with the implementation of the Greater Kingsport Family YMCA food programs. The Feeding Mentor will foster a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also managing and implementing food service within the community.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Ensures that the Food for All outreach program includes positive mentorship, homework help, life skills, enrichment activities, feeding program implementation, team building and group games to positively impact the children and families in the served communities.

· Maintains proper records, data, delivery tickets, meal counts, spreadsheets, monitoring, forms and safety for all outreach program grants including but not limited to CACFP/SFSP.

· Recruit, orient, supervise, train, evaluate and reward all direct personnel and volunteers.

· Maintains and builds partnerships and communicates with partners.

· Establish new program activities and expand the program within the community.

· Develops, implements, and manages operating plans to promote program growth.

· Promotes and markets program and services to engage participants

· Collaborates to develop positive community relationships to bring family and child classes to the community.

· Listens, observes and evaluates program daily, by attending program locations and routes.

· Maintains good relations with current community relationships of the Y.

· Assist the feeding program by maintaining and scheduling staff, documentation, meal prepping/packing, deliveries and inventory checks.

· Responsible for food kitchen organization, operation, sanitation, and ensuring compliance with all Department of Health guidelines and requirements.

· Maintains good relations with current community relationships of the Y.

· Assist the feeding program by maintaining and scheduling staff, documentation, meal prepping/packing, deliveries and inventory checks.

· Assists with food prep, packing, loading, unloading, and cleaning.

· Maintain accurate food and milk inventory records in accordance with USDA standards.

· Oversee food program compliance with vehicle maintenance and cleaning requirements in coordination with YMCA Property Manager. Monitor daily vehicle mileage logs for accuracy and completion.

· Food delivery as needed.

· Assist in grant implementation and tracking, as needed including monthly meal reimbursement submissions and any other reports required.

· Build and maintain positive relationships with site program participants and liaisons.

· Coordinate and schedule site and program volunteers.

· Attend all staff meetings and trainings.

· Report any problems, issues, or departmental concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.

· Provide for a strong professional image in appearance, uniform and conduct of staff.

· Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.

· Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

· Collaboration

· Communication & Influence

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Two years related experience.

· YMCA Team Leader Certification completed or willingness to complete.

· Must be at least 21 years of age.

· CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 30 days of hire date and Child Abuse Prevention training along with other safety trainings assigned within 10 days of hire date.

· Committed to and supportive of the Y mission with an emphasis on support and empathy to health seekers.

· Creative, detail oriented, good organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi task.

· Exceptional interpersonal, public relations and communication skills.

· Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and demonstrate willingness to continued learning.

· Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from various social and economic segments of the community.

· Willing to work a flexible schedule.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to stand for extended periods and to lift an equivalent of 40 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be noisy at times.

· Ability to stand for long periods of time, to walk, kneel, crouch and sit (including on the floor).

· Must be able to see, hear and speak.

The Greater Kingsport Family YMCA provides Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, victim of domestic violence, genetic predisposition or information, military or veteran status, or any other legal recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances. To the extent required by law, Greater Kingsport Family YMCA will make reasonable accommodation so that employees with qualifying disabilities can perform the essential functions of the job, unless providing such accommodation would result in an undue hardship.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Monday - Friday: Kingsport Sites
• 2:30pm-6:00pm during the school year
• 11:00am-3:00pm during the summer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.57 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12