Community Services Worker IV (Senior Center Driver)

New Castle County Department of Community Services has openings for recurring part-time Senior Center Bus Driver positions. These positions are scheduled for no more than 25 hours per week on a year-round basis. Applicants must be 18 years of age with one to three years of relevant work experience preferred and possess a high school diploma or GED; and a valid Delaware CDL License Class B with Passenger Endorsement.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs advanced supervisory skilled or technical work performing various assignments and duties within the Department of Community Services; does related work as required. 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class performs at a higher level of skill than a Community Services Worker Ill aiding the Department of Community Services as a Barn Worker, Library Program Coordinator, Recreation Coordinator, Senior Center Driver, or Front Desk Receptionist & Facility Monitor. Work is performed independently with no direct supervision or under general supervision. Barn workers are considered essential personnel.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

Senior Center Driver

• Drives Senior Center bus, commercial driver's license required;
• Assists clients with boarding and exiting the vehicles;
• Carries packages for the clients;
• Places walkers and canes on/off bus;
• Assists at the senior center, as needed;
• May require work on a computer;
• Does basic maintenance for the vehicles including cleaning and sweeping of vehicles;
• Requires extensive unassisted standing and/or walking, often on uneven ground and

            ability to climb stairs.

• Requires regular bending, crouching, twisting, pushing, lifting;
• Must possess a valid CDL with passenger endorsement driver’s license.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and regulations of the area to which the employee is assigned; ability to supervise others; ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to maintain records and prepare written reports; dependability; ability to efficiently use a personal computer with various computer software programs such as word processing and spreadsheets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: At least three (3) years of experience in work related to the duties to be performed (experience must have been at the supervisory level if the duties of the position require supervision); or an equivalent combination of experience, education or training directly related to the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Preference may be given to applicants who are bilingual in Spanish and English. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Delaware commercial driver's license Class B. Must pass a Class Ill County physical examination. Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check. Barn Worker position must pass Class III County physical examination with increased weight requirement of 50 lbs.Carol Dougherty
Community Services Coordinator • Sports & Athletics 
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