Home Delivered Meal Carrier/Transport Driver

Division: Office for the Aging Salary: $20,966.40 – 39,852.80 35-3041

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enniskó:wa/March 21, 2014

Description of Position: Under the general direction of the Registered Dietitian, the Home Delivered Meal Carrier is responsible for packing, driving, and delivering meals to elderly clients in their place of residence, while using safe driving practices. The meal carrier must develop a relationship with clients enabling them to monitor any changes in the client’s physical or cognitive status. Must treat elderly clients with respect and maintain their dignity. This position also requires service monitoring of meals to ensure a high-quality nutrition service is maintained. Persons performing this position must be flexible and be able to learn different routes.

Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy. Candidate must successfully pass criminal background check, prior to employment beginning.

Obtain complete job descriptions online at http://www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources – Community Building 518-358-2272.  Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume and proof of native preference eligibility to: [email protected] or Human Resources, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY:  The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe gives preference to Native Americans who meet the requirements of the posted position. Applicants not entitled to Native Preference will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, sex, disability or national origin.

DRUG TESTING POLICY: The successful applicant must pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK:  All positions require candidates to successfully pass background checks prior to employment.  Some require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes.

ELIGIBILITY LIST:  A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used to appoint individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.