Part Time Driver - Hempstead Senior Community Service Center

Join Our Team as a 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 per hour
• Schedule: 25-30 hours per week between the hours of 8:30AM- 3:30PM, Monday-Friday
• Location: Hempstead, NY
• Reports to: Center Manager

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 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. 

What We Offer

• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered.

• We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge. Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.

Salary : $21