- Salary
- $17+
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Transportation
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
General Role Description
Assists with transportation of residents and monitors the program during assigned shifts while ensuring the safety of the residents and program site.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Transports residents to appointments, self-help meetings, events, and other activities.
• Performs breathalyzer testing and toxicology screenings upon return from outings as needed.
• Coordinates transportation plan with onsite staff.
• Monitors the program site and residents in order to ensure the safety of residents is maintained.
• Maintains driver’s license and obtains continued education regarding safe driving measures.
• Operates agency vehicles safely.
• Inspects vehicles used daily in order to ensure compliance with all safety standards.
• Assists with vehicle maintenance logs and regular preventative maintenance as assigned.
• Ensures agency vehicles are kept fueled and in a clean and presentable appearance.
• Responds to crisis and emergency situations accordingly.
• Responds to all immediate social or housekeeping issues as they arise.
• Inputs data into the agency database as requested by site supervisor.
• Performs general program tasks as needed (e.g., answering telephones, filing, shopping, assisting with kitchen responsibilities, etc.).
• Responds to vehicle issues and emergencies as they arise.
• Attends and participates in all individual program and agency activities as required.
• Attends and participates in all job-related workshops and in-service trainings
• Possesses a general knowledge of contagious diseases (i.e., HIV, Hepatitis B, TB etc.) and takes precautionary measures to limit transmission. Also, responds professionally and responsibly to incidents involving contagious diseases.
• Assists in the implementation of the agency’s policies and procedures.
• Is mindful of and integrates Trauma-Informed Care and its five principles in all duties and interactions with fellow staff, residents, and external partners.
• Maintains compliance with all required rules and regulations including Federal Confidentiality (42 CFR, Part 2), HIPAA, Medicaid and/or HUD, and any others.
• Carries out other duties essential to the above stated responsibilities as assigned.
• Regular attendance at work location.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
• Previous experience with transportation; and
• A high school or equivalency diploma with a minimum of 6 months’ experience of human services experience; and
• Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license.
