Why Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
Its mission and biggest programs, as filedFeeds seniors, resettles refugees, fosters interfaith understanding, and supports community partnerships.
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenMOW PT Driver ____________________________________________________________ About the Organization Interfaith Ministries (IM) for Greater Houston is an inclusive connector of people, faith communities and resources in our nation’s most diverse city, sustaining healthy and respectful lives for vulnerable populations and promoting interfaith relations and volunteerism. IM provides four areas of service to the greater Houston community including: Meals on Wheels, Refugee Services, Interfaith Relations and Community Partnerships, and Volunteer Houston.
Each of these programs serve different communities but all are based on our shared beliefs and aspirations of building a more respectful, connected, and caring society. Service is at the core of what we do at Interfaith Ministries. Through empathy and resilience, our employees help provide support to our community through programming and meaningful connection.
About the Role
The MOW Part-Time Driver will have the unique opportunity to work with the Senior Services team. This role will deliver hot/frozen meals to the homes of Meals on Wheels clients working up to 20 hours a week. Main Responsibilities Report to work at the exact assigned shift time (not before or after). Report any changes in a clients’ well-being (Wellness Check) to the respective MOW Coordinator. Operate and maintain personal vehicle with safety and courtesy to other drivers in the community. Deliver daily meals directly to clients in a reliable and friendly manner. Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle, meal carriers and personal hygiene.
Read and interpret the route maps provided by the Driver Coordinator. Follow the assigned route and deliver the meals in a specified time frame required. Keep records of own timesheets and exact time spent on a route. Report any deviations from and reasons for inability to deliver meals in a required time frame on a daily basis. Maintain accurate records of meal delivery by properly circling route sheets. Keep accurate record of the count of daily meals served and submit a meals order for two days in advance. Act as a liaison between the clients and Coordinator/Manager by providing details of missed meals, client absences or potential complaints.
Follow organization’s policies and procedures. Attend organization’s meetings and other mandatory events during or after assigned work shift. Attend MOW driver training before going on the first independent route. Follow IM’s safety procedures. Follow IM’s procedures related to the food handling and client service. Come to work regularly (no more than 2 absences in two weeks and 3 in 90 days). Request time off at least two weeks in advance. ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: First week on the job: Learn the twenty most common Texas Administrative Code items Learn the MOW funders Within the first 90 days: Complete the Maintenance Course. View two of five MOW educational videos.
Complete IM’s driver safety class (in-house). Become food certified (in-house training and…
About Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
From its Form 990- Budget $49.2M
- Staff 411 · founded 1969
- Pays its leaders $105K–$308K (9 reported)
- Open jobs 2 · Jobs at Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston · Full 990 report