Community Health Pantry Worker

POSITION:                 Community Health Pantry Worker

DEPARTMENT:         Health Department

REPORTS TO:           Lower Sioux Community Health Director

SALARY:                    $15/hour

STATUS:                     PT: Monday through Friday-varies as needed throughout the week.

No more than 30 hours per week, will vary depending on pantry needs.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Health Pantry worker provides assistance with pantry tasks.   This position requires frequent contact with clients, vendors and the public. This person would receive deliveries from vendors, stock shelves in the pantry, stock remaining items on shelves.  Works with Community Health Representative within the pantry.  Works as part of the health care team including community health and Lower Sioux Health Care Center.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist with pantry tasks.
• Interfaces with other departments in an appropriate manner to facilitate client needs.
• Communicate with the community as needed
• Maintains client confidentiality, privacy and dignity always
• Maintains cleanliness of work environment
• Complies with OSHA standards for safety and infection prevention
• Supports mission and values of Lower Sioux Health Care Center and Lower Sioux Indian Community
• Maintains a customer focus
• Always Represents Lower Sioux Health Care Center and the Lower Sioux Indian Community in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicates openly and honestly with leadership and coworkers
• Follows dress code
• Acts in a respectful manner and always maintain a professional demeanor and presentation
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal & written communication.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality are a must.
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively using cell phone; returning calls
• Knowledge and experience working with Native American communities, culture and tribal programs
• Must have valid Minnesota driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Must be insurable under the tribe’s auto insurance.
• Respect confidentiality of co-workers and others, use of discretion.
• Must comply with the Lower Sioux Indian Community drug and alcohol policy.
• Interest in and commitment to American Indian/Alaska Native health.
• Native American Preference applies.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and tolerate periods of repeated bending, stooping, etc. as necessary

DISCLAIMER:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management and the Community Council reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

In accepting employment, I agree to perform the duties and responsibilities listed above.  In addition, I agree to adhere to any policy or procedure changes that may occur during my employment with the Lower Sioux Indian Community.