TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Description

We are Hiring! 

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years. We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential. We proudly serve and employ people from all backgrounds and experiences. 

If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day. Be a part of something truly special.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule:  M-F, 8am-4pm

Salary:  $19.25-19.75/hr. (.75 increase upon med certification)

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan 
• Generous time off package and work-life balance 
• Comprehensive benefits package 
• Supportive and collaborative environment 
• Opportunities for growth and development 
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives 

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Combination of education and experience will be considered.

Credentials: Valid and clean NYS driver’s license and valid registration and insurance documents.

Experience: One-year professional driving experience preferred. 

About the role: 

Under general supervision, the Transportation Specialist works in close coordination with associated program case managers, other program staff and program partners to support non-medical services to Program clients. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Transport clients to necessary appointments.
• Provides client assistance with grocery shopping, prescription pick-up, banking, friendly visiting, light chores, and essential errands. 
• Keeps clients apprised of available community resources.
• Provide information to clients and their service providers.
• Completes and maintains accurate activity records such as but not limited to the following:
• Accurate mileage and timesheet records
• Reports problems, incidents to supervisor in a timely manner
• Up-to-date client service schedule and accurately records trips and contacts
• Facilitates vehicle up-keep and repair to include, but not limited to, inspections and oil changes.
• Must adhere to agency financial policies/procedures (i.e. use of credit card).
• Completes semi-annual reports on client progress and status.
• Participates in program fundraising activities.
• Communicates with office for messages once per day.
• Assist program management staff in completion of required clerical and/or administrative work as needed.
• Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings 
• Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops. 
• Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
• Other duties as assigned

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards.  All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law.

Join us and help make a positive impact on our community!

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet