What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver - Hempstead Senior Community Service Center position at EAC Network?
Join Our Team as a Part-Time Driver!
Are you passionate about supporting the Senior Population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated part time Driver to join the Hempstead Senior Community Service Center (SCSC).
- Salary: $21/hour
- Schedule: 25-30 hours per week between the hours of 8:30AM- 3:30PM, Monday-Friday
- Location: 24 Clinton C Boone Place in Hempstead N
What drives the core purpose of this job:
The Driver is responsible for transporting elderly participants to and from the Hempstead Senior Community Service Center (SCSC).
What are the key responsibilities:
- Transport participants to and from the Hempstead SCSC.
- Provide safe transportation by adhering to all safety rules of the road and exercising appropriate driving judgment including checking that all individuals on vehicle are utilizing seat belts always.
- Maintain program vehicle(s), informing Center Manager of any problems. Keep record of vehicle repairs.
- Maintain transportation lists and contact center members to inquire about transportation reservations.
- Maintain proper levels of gasoline and oil in program vehicle(s) and keep interior of vehicle(s) clean.
- Maintain daily mileage log.
- Assist with serving of meals, kitchen clean-up, daily activities set up and clean up.
- Adhere to all policy and procedures set forth in EAC Networks Personnel Manual and Agency Driver Policy.
- May occasionally be required to assist at another EAC Senior Program location during normal working hours.
What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:
- Valid NY State Commercial Driver's License (CDL - Must be Class C or above), with passenger endorsement with no record of suspensions.
- Must be able to drive a 22 passenger bus.
- Must take defensive driving course every 3 years and submit verification.
- Ability to read and interpret a map/GPS as necessary.
- Ability to communicate with and understand the needs of the elderly.
- Ability to complete all required paperwork necessary to perform work assignments.
- Must be proficient in computer applications necessary to complete daily work assignments daily timesheet, request time off , participate in required trainings and MS Outlook email.
Salary : $21