Van Driver/Recreation Service Leader - Senior Services Division

The City of Savannah is making the impossible, possible! We have the perfect opportunity that awaits you. Join our Senior Services Division today as the next Van Driver/Recreation Service Leader. This position is responsible for operating a bus or van to transport participants, city staff, and visitors to various locations and activities.  This position also assists with daily programming activities.

• Operates vehicle to transport participants, staff, or visitors to various locations and activities.
• Maintains vehicle; checks oil and transmission fluid; sweeps vehicle out at the end of each day; fills vehicle with gas; inspects vehicle daily.
• Operates radio to communicate with personnel while in vehicle.
• Maintains vehicle record, including records of mileage.
• Advises supervisor of vehicle problems.
• May provide information of interest to visitors regarding city landmarks and points of interest.

• Plans, develop, organizes, and leads a variety of engaging therapeutic, recreational, educational, social, and cultural activities designed to enhance the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being of senior adult participants.
• Encourages participant involvement by adapting activities to meet individual abilities, interests, and needs while promoting dignity, independence, and inclusion.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of participants by following established policies, procedures, and safety protocols during all activities and outings.
• Supervises participants during group and individual activities, including arts and crafts, music, games, exercise, wellness programs, educational sessions, celebrations, and community events.
• Observes participants for changes in physical, emotional, or cognitive condition and promptly reports concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assists with participant transportation, meal service, special events, and other program functions as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned in support of the Senior Adult Day Care program
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

• Knowledge of vehicle operation principles.
• Knowledge of city points of interest.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and defensive driving techniques.
• Skill in reading and comprehending maps.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in transporting riders.
• Skill in the operation of a two-way radio.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Program Coordinator and the Parks and Recreation Director assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions.  The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
 
GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include city and department policies and procedures.  These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
 
COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of related duties connected to operating a bus or van to transport participants, city staff, and visitors to various locations and activities.
 
SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to operate a bus or van to transport participants, city staff, and visitors to various locations and activities.  Successful performance helps ensure the provision of transportation for participants, staff, and visitors to the city of Savannah.
 
PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, and the general public.
 
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically to give or exchange information and provide services.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.  The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and distinguishes between shades of color.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed outdoors or on a vehicle, where the employee may be exposed to cold or inclement weather.
 
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  None.