Transportation Driver, Diana Jones SC (Class B-CDL) (52517)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Transportation Driver will be responsible for providing transportation for seniors 60 and over who are authorized for transportation to and from their homes, to either the designated senior center or social adult day services program or from their home to and from approved appointments as authorized by the supervisor and finally as planned to group outings provided by the program site. All RiseBoro drivers maybe requested to drive and deliver home delivered meals or congregate catered meals as needed.

Transportation
• Pick up clients from approved worksheet and transport to and from the senior center and/or client appointments
• Maintain a log of the client’s names who utilized transportation on a daily basis including the number of trips they took
• May be asked to collect and secure client contributions related to transportation services
• Report any incidents with clients and observe and report change in client’s appearance, clothing, mobility and family members to the supervisor
• Provide transportation for group shopping trips or outings as planned by program supervisors
• When necessary, pick up/drop off interoffice mail
• Rereport any accidents or incidents to supervisor and/or police, if required

Vehicle Maintenance
• Keep vehicle clean
• Inspect vehicle daily and report any operational or structural defects immediately to Program Director
• Oversee the maintenance, repairs and cleaning of vehicle (gas, oil, changing of tires); maintain vehicle report log recording all maintenance and repairs updated at all times
• Keep daily gasoline and mileage records log updated
• Pick up and return vehicle to garage or to parking place daily

Meal Delivery
• Pick up and deliver congregate meals to program sites
• Assist in loading of home-delivered meals into delivery vehicle
• Pick up deliverer and meals from assigned RiseBoro kitchen location and drive to designated client destination; required to assist in delivering meals to homebound clients where parking is available
• Report any difficulty with meals delivery or change in client's status, i.e. (vacation, clinic, appointments, hospitalization, etc.)
• Maintain accurate daily log of meals delivered and contributions collected

COMPETENCIES
• Ability to drive safely
• Ability to understand basic directions and speak limited English
• Must be able to work independently
• Ability to walk distances and climb stairs
• Some knowledge of the area and/or ability to use navigation tools such as GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps
• Genuine concern for the physical, mental and emotional needs of older persons
• Able to remain professional and courteous at all times
• Commitment to organization’s mission, vision and values
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
• Have a commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)

Education Experience
• Some High School coursework; High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• A valid New York State Driver’s License- CDL

Qualifications

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.