Senior Center Bus Transporter at GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

23.06

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Driver's License, Customer Service, Safety Regulations, Defensive Driving, First Aid, CPR Certification, Vehicle Inspection, Passenger Assistance, Wheelchair Securement, Communication, Time Management, Problem Solving

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: Stanley M. Isaacs- Senior - New York, NY 10128 Position Type: Part-Time Education Level: Not Specified Salary Range: $18.88 - $23.06 Hourly Organizational Overview: The Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) is a non-profit, multi-service organization focusing primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational. Position Summary: Reporting to the Program Manager, the Isaacs Center is seeking a Commercial Licensed Driver (CDL) to operate a minibus that will transport older adults, and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from the Senior Center, other Isaacs Center locations and various sites related to activities. The CDL Driver will conduct pre-trip inspections; observe safety regulations and policies; reinforce safety rules on the bus, keep the bus clean and free of debris and perform related work. The CDL Driver is responsible for (but not limited to), operating the vehicle in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner, assist in the onboarding and off-boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and properly secure their wheelchairs in the vehicle. Schedule: 25 hours per week. Hourly Rate: $18.88 - $23.06 Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account. Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties Qualifications/Education/Skills/Experience: Must have a NY State Commercial Driver’s License, Preferable with Passenger Endorsement for 11 Passengers. Must have an unrestricted license in effect for three (3) years. Complete or provide completed recent Defensive Driver course. Must have excellent customer service skills Must have 3 references. High school diploma or GED is preferred Must have first aid/CPR certification. Primary Duties: Transport passengers to and from destinations related to program activities, events and meetings within the established time and schedules. Regulate heating, cooling and ventilation equipment provided on the bus for the comfort of the passengers. Operate the vehicle in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner. Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections Keep the vehicle clean pre/post trips. Communicate with program staff for supervision regarding supply needs, repair needs, participant challenges, PTO requests, etc. Maintain all required 19A Certifications May be required to assist in the boarding and disembarking of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and properly secure wheelchairs. Enforce safety rules for passengers (Seatbelts, wheel chair lift, client travel policies, etc.) Participate in regular supervisions. Must follow agency and department policies and attend mandatory agency and funder trainings. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations. Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

The Senior Center Bus Transporter is responsible for safely transporting older adults and authorized personnel to various locations. This includes conducting pre-trip inspections, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and assisting passengers with mobility aids.