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SummaryUnder the direct supervision of the Family Services Manager, the Family Services Resource Specialist is responsible for assisting in the delivery of program resources primarily through the organization and maintenance of the Pantry and Resource Area.Essential Job Duties•Assist in the overall operations of the Family Services Pantry and Resource Area.•Organize food and non-food pantry storage areas.•Pick up supplies from community resources.•Assist the Family Services Manager and Caseworkers with client intakes as needed.•Ensure the Pantry and Resource Area are clean and sanitary at all times.•Order food for pantries at Parsells and Central Park.•Monitor and log the temperatures of all refrigeration units.•Keep shelves stocked, inventory pantry regularly, and purge the pantry of expired food.•Assist Family Services Caseworker in the preparation of food bags for consumers.•Assist with program events, fairs and/or workshops.•Attend staff meetings.•Other job duties, as assigned.Knowledge, Skill and Abilities•Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.•Interact with staff and consumers of diverse cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds.•Work cooperatively and collaboratively with coworkers, supervisors, organizations, the general public, and offices of local government.•Effectively follow instructions.•Comfortable working independently when necessary.•Maintain a calm demeanor when dealing with adverse situations.Physical Elements 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.Must be able to perform stooping, kneeling, walking, lifting, grasping, pulling, standing, talking, hearing.Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 65 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Qualifications•High School diploma or the equivalent and six (6) months of similar experience required.•Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license.•Background check is a requirement.

Minimum Salary: 15.00 Maximum Salary: 15.00 Salary Unit: Yearly