Driver

POSITION SUMMARY: 
Under the direction of the Director of Program Operations, conducts safe, prompt and professional operation of the agency vehicle.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Operate agency vehicle to escort staff and clients to assigned destination for appointment services
• Transport, pick up and deliver documents and materials to indicated or scheduled destinations
• Maintain a weekly schedule of driving assignments for shelter sites
• Must perform Pre/Post trip vehicles inspections and report findings to Director of Program Operations
• Conduct daily inspections for vehicle operation, safety and maintenance at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Complete daily and weekly vehicle inspection reports
• Be prompt to resolve any potential operational, safety, or maintenance problems with the vehicle.
• Assist the Director of Program Operations with Residential Aide tasks as needed.
• Able to assist multiple CPU programs as needed
• Maintain good working relationships with staff and clients at the facility
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Program Operations
• Maintain driver licenses with good standards.

• Maintain the vehicle by making sure it's clean during the Schedule shift. Complete and submit at the end of the shift.

   

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Maintain a clean driving record.
• Ability to interact with clients from diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Excellent and professional interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the New York City area.
• Prior experience driving a commercial vehicle.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Food Handlers Certification required and to be obtained within three months
• NARCAN Certification onsite training.
• CPR/Fist Aid Training.
• Works in inclement weather. Temperature extremes 10° - 100°.
• Must lift a maximum of 60 lbs.
• F-02 Certification