Description

Help us keep our community seniors living independently in their homes! Help us get healthy, nutritious meals to our seniors in Butler.

Waukesha County Health & Human Services is seeking a caring individual to organize and supervise the serving of meals and the delivery of Meals on Wheels to local seniors.

Perfect hours for the newly retired, stay-at-home moms and dads, and those looking to give back to their community. Grow or share your leadership skills by assisting with and overseeing the work of our excellent volunteers.

The need is for a benefit-eligible, part time employee at our new Butler senior dining center at the Frontier Park Community Building, 5251 N. 127th St, Butler.

Under supervision, to organize and supervise the serving of meals to community seniors, and to perform other duties as required.

Typical work hours are approximately 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday. No holidays or weekends. Benefits include paid vacation and holidays, elective health, dental and vision insurance, and potential for enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Example of Duties

Under supervision, to organize and supervise the serving of meals to senior citizens; to organize and coordinate social and recreational activities; and to perform other duties as required.

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  Provides ongoing quality and quantity control of meals, reporting any discrepancies to the Nutrition and Transportation Services Supervisor or designated representative.
• Supervises the set up, serving, and clean up activities by volunteers; participates when required.
• Supervises the packaging and delivery of meals to the homebound seniors; updates any changes in client eligibility status; and reports emergency and crisis situations needing immediate attention.
• Plans and schedules routes and drivers for the delivery of meals to homebound seniors.
• Purchases program related materials and supplies when needed.
• Determines appropriate number of meals to be served daily; keeps daily records; supervises the processing of participant donations; makes daily bank deposit.
• Prepares and submits a variety of records and reports on such items as food quality, meal discrepancies, daily activities, daily and monthly counts, and volunteer hours and mileage.
• Trains and supervises the work of volunteers who assist with the congregate and/or home delivered meal programs and assists in assigning work and evaluating volunteer performance.
• Provides information related to the meal program such as nutritional guidance and education.
• Arranges social, recreational, and educational programs and activities.
• Serves as a representative of the program in day-to-day contacts with the local dining center community.
• Refers clients eligible for the program and refers program participants to other resources and services, as necessary.
• Participates in monthly in-service meetings and any other training mandated by the ADRC.
• Establishes and maintains effective working and public relationships with program participants, volunteers, and the local community.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Knowledge and Abilities

• Working knowledge of food serving methods.
• Working knowledge of sanitation and health precautions in the serving of food.
• Working knowledge of community resources and agencies.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment, including telephone, computer, copier, and fax machine.
• Some knowledge of the social, physical, and psychological needs and characteristics of the elderly.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of volunteers.
• Ability to organize and coordinate the activities of the various programs and services offered by the Aging and Disability Resource Center.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Establishes and maintains effective working and public relationships with program participants, volunteers, and the local community.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to utilize a computer and email.
• Ability to deliver meals to homebound seniors.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and positive attitude.
• Ability to effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyles.

Minimum Qualifications

You must meet these minimum Training and Experience requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of work or volunteer experience working with the elderly or work experience in the preparation and serving of food is preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license from the State of Wisconsin.
• Certification in food safety and sanitation, ServSafe, or program-specific training certification upon hire or within 90 days of hire.

Waukesha County's pay plans, group insurance programs, and other benefit policies comprise a package that is highly competitive and satisfies the needs of its employees. This is intended to give only a brief summary of the employee benefit package. Additional information will be provided at the time of hire. Benefits for part-time positions are pro-rated.

Health Insurance
High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account (HSA). Coverage begins on the first day of the month following sixty (60) days of employment (not to exceed ninety (90) days). Dependent upon participation in a health risk assessment, employees may be eligible for an employer contribution to their Health Savings Account.).

Waukesha Employee Health & Wellness Center
Employees of Waukesha County and their dependents (ages 2+) who are enrolled in health insurance have access to an onsite medical clinic operated by Everside Health. The clinic is located at 615 W. Moreland Blvd in Waukesha. Patient confidentiality is of the utmost importance as all staff are employees of Everside Health. Providers of the clinic include a Board-Certified Physician, three Physician Assistants, one Physical Therapist, and one Health Coach.

The clinic is open Monday - Friday and has early morning to evening appointment times. Patients should be able to schedule same day or next day appointments for service. Services available include: health coaching, preventative/wellness care, non-preventative (illness/injury visits), immunizations, lab work, disease management, physical therapy, medication dispensing, and work-related injuries.

Office Visit Fees Cost
Preventative Care Free
Non-Preventative Care $28.00 per visit (After Deductible Met Copay is $0)
Physical Therapy $28.00 per visit (After Deductible Met Copay is $0)
Medication No separate charge
Medication Refill Appointments No Cost
Health Coaching No Cost
Office visit fees are applied towards health plan deductible and out-of-pocket maximums.

Employee Wellness Activities, Program and Fitness Center
24/7 access to a wealth of health tools and information on the wellness portal. On-going education programs, fitness challenges and classes. On-site fitness center.

Health Care Flexible Spending Account
This plan allows you to make pre-tax payroll contributions to use for the reimbursement of qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses. The 2023 contribution limit is $3,050. This benefit is not available for employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following sixty (60) days of employment.

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
This plan allows you to make pre-taxed payroll contributions to use for reimbursement of your dependent care expenses. The IRS allows you to contribute up to $5,000 per year from your paycheck for child and/or elder care. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following sixty (60) days of employment.

Dental Insurance
Waukesha County offers you a choice of two dental insurance plans. Coverage will begin on the first of the month following six (6) months of employment.

Vision Insurance
Coverage will begin the first of the month following sixty (60) days of employment.

Premium Option Plan
Employees are automatically enrolled in this pre-tax option. This plan allows you to pay your share of the health, dental, and vision insurance premiums on a pre-tax basis. This means you pay less state, federal, and FICA taxes, thus saving you money. You can elect to pay on a post- tax basis if you prefer.

Vacation
Waukesha County’s vacation plan provides you with paid time off from work. Regular full-time employees are credited with forty (40) hours of vacation upon hire. Thereafter vacation is earned in one calendar year to be used in the next calendar year.

Full-Time Vacation Accrual Schedule

Holidays
Employees are eligible for eleven (11) paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve Day, and Two (2) Floating Holidays that are earned on February 1 and June 1 of each year.

Sick Leave
The Sick Leave Plan is designed to provide you with salary continuation in the event of personal injury or illness. Regular full-time employees earn sick leave at the rate of eight (8) hours for each month of work up to a maximum of nine hundred sixty (960) hours.

Long-Term Disability
Waukesha County pays the full premium on employee’s behalf for this benefit. The long-term disability insurance plan provides for a monthly income in the event of a disabling injury or illness which renders you incapable of performing your job. Coverage will begin the first of the month after hire date.

Life Insurance
Waukesha County pays the full premium cost on your behalf. You will be insured for an amount equal to one (1) times your prior year gross wages rounded to the next higher thousand dollars. In addition, you are insured for Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. Coverage will begin the first of the month following six (6) months of employment.

Voluntary Worksite Benefits
Waukesha County offers supportive voluntary benefit options for Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. These benefits help pay for unexpected medical costs and other expenses. Each offering is ala carte so you can select the plan that is right for you and your family. Monthly payroll deductions for the Voluntary Supportive benefits are only offered as after-tax deductions, so any benefits received under these plans are tax-free.

Dependent Life Insurance
You may choose to elect dependent life insurance for your spouse and/or eligible dependents. Employees pay the full premium cost for dependent life insurance. Coverage will begin the first of the month following six (6) months of employment.

Voluntary Term Life Insurance
You may choose to purchase additional supplemental term life insurance. Employees pay the full premium cost for supplemental term life insurance. Coverage will begin the first of the month following six (6) months of employment.

Wisconsin Retirement System - Pension Plan
As a full-time employee, you will automatically be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System. This pension is administered by the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
You will be required to pay the employee’s share of contributions to the fund, while Waukesha County contributes the employer’s share. Employees are vested in their portion of contributions immediately and after five years of creditable service for the employer contribution.

Deferred Compensation
Waukesha County offers access to a 457 Deferred Compensation program that allows you to save and invest for retirement through payroll deduction. This completely employee funded. Participation is voluntary and employees can enroll at any time. Employees may contribute on a pre-tax or Roth basis.

Payroll Roth IRA
Waukesha County offers access to a payroll Roth IRA that allows you to save and invest for retirement through payroll deduction. This completely employee funded. Participation is voluntary and employees can enroll at any time.

Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan
This is a benefit funded by Waukesha County. Waukesha County will contribute up to $550 ($400 for Waukesha Deputy Sheriff’s Labor Union represented employees) per year into an employee’s RHS account. Funds are available to the participant following separation of employment and can be used for reimbursement of qualified medical expenses or qualified insurance premium payments that occur post-employment. Contributions begin the first month after date of hire. Contributions for employees represented by the Waukesha Deputy Sheriff’s Labor Union will begin the first of the month after twelve (12) months of employment with Waukesha County).

Social Security
During your working years, you regularly contribute a certain percentage of your income toward Social Security. Waukesha County matches your contribution, dollar for dollar.

Electronic Direct Deposit Program
Employees will be required to have their paychecks electronically deposited into the financial institution and account of their choice. Participants will receive a statement of earnings each payday as opposed to a payroll check.

Worker’s Compensation
As an employee of Waukesha County, you are protected under the Worker’s Compensation Act, which provides for hospital, medical, surgical care, and income loss payments for work-related injuries and illnesses.

Jury Duty & Witness Service
In the event you are subpoenaed for jury duty or subpoenaed to serve as a witness in connection with an incident occurring while at work, you will be eligible for paid leave.

Funeral Leave
In the event of a death in your immediate family, you will be allowed up to twenty-four (24) hours of leave with pay to attend the funeral.

Employee Assistance Program
Waukesha County offers access to a free confidential Employee Assistance Program for all employees and members of their household. The program provides a helping hand with such problems as stress, family & relationship concerns, alcohol or drug dependency, workplace conflicts, work life balance, depression and anxiety, parenting concerns, grief or loss, crisis situations, child or elder care resources, and convenience resources. Participants can receive up to eight (8) visits in person or telephonically with an EAP Provider per clinical issue per 12 months at no cost.

Tuition Assistance Program
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees who have passed a 6-month employment period are eligible for this program. The County will reimburse 75% of eligible educational costs up to $400 per semester (up to $800 per calendar year). Courses must be job-related and of direct benefit to the County or in a designated program to qualify.

Employee Discount Programs
Waukesha County offers discounts on Dell products, cellular service through U.S. Cellular, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, and discounted rates on Microsoft 365 through Microsoft Home Use Program.

Pay for Performance
Employees are eligible for performance based merit awards with exceptional and commendable performance ratings.

Student Loan Forgiveness
Employees may qualify to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Special Programs - MyFedLoan).