What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Transporter position at Cayuga Centers?
Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for
A Medical Transporter for NYC!
Salary: $22.00/hour
Location: New York, NY
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth, and families. We have 22 offices across 8 states and serve over 17,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
About the Program and the Medical Transporter position:
Our Transitional Foster Care Program for Unaccompanied Children (UC) overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), ensures the well-being and safety of unaccompanied children (ages 0-17) who cross the US Southern border without an adult. Unlike traditional congregate care settings, our approach involves placing unaccompanied children in foster homes while diligently searching for and assessing potential sponsors identified in the US. During their stay with us, we provide medical care, case management, engaging life skills classes, and essential mental health services.
The role our Medical Transporters play in all of this is crucial to the health and well-being of our unaccompanied children who are trying to establish a new home in the U.S. Our Medical Transporters provide safe and reliable transportation and supervision to appointments in the community, as well as provide daily support in the medical office. Success in this role includes flexibility and the understanding that day-to-day activities may change, and this individual must be open and available to assist in any way needed to support the children in the program.
How you get to use your skills as a Medical Transporter…
A Medical Transporter for NYC!
Salary: $22.00/hour
Location: New York, NY
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth, and families. We have 22 offices across 8 states and serve over 17,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
About the Program and the Medical Transporter position:
Our Transitional Foster Care Program for Unaccompanied Children (UC) overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), ensures the well-being and safety of unaccompanied children (ages 0-17) who cross the US Southern border without an adult. Unlike traditional congregate care settings, our approach involves placing unaccompanied children in foster homes while diligently searching for and assessing potential sponsors identified in the US. During their stay with us, we provide medical care, case management, engaging life skills classes, and essential mental health services.
The role our Medical Transporters play in all of this is crucial to the health and well-being of our unaccompanied children who are trying to establish a new home in the U.S. Our Medical Transporters provide safe and reliable transportation and supervision to appointments in the community, as well as provide daily support in the medical office. Success in this role includes flexibility and the understanding that day-to-day activities may change, and this individual must be open and available to assist in any way needed to support the children in the program.
How you get to use your skills as a Medical Transporter…
- Escort and monitor youth during external appointments, which usually requires acting as a medical translator
- Provide supervision to youth while transporting to both internal and external appointments
- Assist with scanning and uploading of documents
- Respectfully communicate with children, foster parents, and colleagues
- Assist other departments during case emergencies
- Must handle confidential material in a responsible manner
- High School Diploma required
- Valid NYS Driver's license required
- Bilingual in English/Spanish required
- Experience working with children; minimum 2 years
- Strong communication and organizational skills required
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office - required
- Ability to work effectively in a team context
- Demonstrate the ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and to exercise greater judgement
- Willingness and ability to drive a car or van within the 5 boroughs of New York City
- Standing for several hours, walking and using stairs up to 6 flights
- Word processing: Including responding to emails, composing letters, completing computerized documentation, and familiarity with Excel
- Completing paperwork such as copying, scanning, and faxing documents
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
- Regular hours entail Monday-Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Must be flexible to meet program needs, especially when off-site appointments run later than expected
- On-call and holidays may be required
- Certified Great Place to Work ®
- Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited
- Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions
- Committed to employee professional development and advancement
- We embrace change, innovation and opportunities
- Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect
- Large and growing national footprint
- 120 hours of vacation time; 12 Sick Days per year
- 10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Pet and Legal insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
- Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
- 401(k) match
- Corporate Discounts Program
- Sick Leave Pool
- Identity Protection
Salary : $22