$14.00 per hour; 10-15 hours per week

Per Diem, Non-Union, Non-Exempt Position

Responsibilities of a Meals On Wheels Driver:

• Deliver meals to homebound clients and congregate meal sites as directed.
• Follow safe food handling procedures including maintenance of vehicle interior and exterior sanitation.
• Monitor client well-being by making contact at time of delivery and notifying supervisor of any change in client condition; institute emergency procedure as necessary.
• Maintain radio contact with central office to facilitate communication.
• Communicate with Meals on Wheels Coordinator/Assistant to develop efficient route plan; follow daily delivery schedule.
• Ensure assigned vehicle is in good operating condition prior to loading meals; maintain daily vehicle operating checklist, mileage and maintenance logs, daily route records and other documentation as required; fill fuel tank at end of daily route.
• Check accuracy of meal count prior to loading each morning.
• Timely notification of vehicle problems and delivery of vehicle to authorized vendors for service.
• Participate in training as directed by supervisor.

Requirements of a Meals On Wheels Driver:

• HS or GED
• Minimum 2 years driving experience.
• Valid CT driver’s license.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

New Opportunities' mission is to improve the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals by providing the necessary resources to increase their standard of living, foster self-improvement, and maximize self-empowerment.

New Opportunities Inc. is the community action agency that serves Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and 27 surrounding Connecticut towns. We offer a variety of social service programs designed to eliminate poverty and assist people in need.

Headquartered in Waterbury and the cities fourth largest employer, New Opportunities has additional offices in Meriden, Torrington, Danbury and Thomaston for the convenience of those they serve. Annually, more than 61,000 individuals benefit from programs offered at this agency, guided by the New Opportunities staff who helped them find the way to meet their needs.

In accordance with the mission of New Opportunities, the Agency aims to increase the self-sufficiency of its customers and support their move out of poverty toward a more middle-class lifestyle.

In 1964, the Agency incorporated as a private non-profit corporation in the State of Connecticut and is a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization. With an annual budget for 2014 in excess of $41 million dollars, New Opportunities administers more than 50 social service programs targeted to the low-income, elderly and disabled communities.

While the range of programs is broad, they fall into one or more of the following categories:

• Energy Assistance and Weatherization
• AIDS / HIV Prevention
• Fatherhood Initiative
• Employment Education and Training
• Child Welfare and Family Development Services
• Early Childhood Education Programs
• Elderly Services
• Homeless Shelter and Transitional Housing
• Ex-Offender Programs and Re-entry Services