Safety Coordinator

Lifetime Assistance – Safety Coordinator
Make an Impact. Create Joy. Shape the Future.

At Lifetime Assistance, our mission is to foster independence, dignity, and respect for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Working with us goes beyond just a job—it’s a chance to transform lives, including your own.

Position Overview:

Job Title: Safety Coordinator
Location: Rochester, NY, 14624
Department: Transportation
Reports To: Transportation Director
Employment Type: Non-Exempt
Starting Wage: $24.62-$25.65/hour

Why You Should Work for Lifetime Assistance?

• No-Premium Health Insurance: Access comprehensive healthcare without added cost.
• Education Support: Tuition assistance, scholarships — 50% off tuition for two courses per semester plus up to $3,000 scholarship per semester — plus micro-credential stipends up to $750 and SUNY partnerships.
• Paid Training & Coaching: Receive hands-on onboarding with a Success Coach, immersive learning, e-learning, and ongoing paid training.
• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advancement, leadership training, and coaching support.
• Work-Life Harmony: Generous paid time off and supportive scheduling.
• Join a Caring Culture: Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team that values every person — both those we support and our employees alike.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Assist the Transportation Director in planning, organizing, and monitoring compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain updated driver records (MVOR) using LENS DMV; communicate status with HR and supervisors.
• Serve as GPS backup and promptly report field issues such as accidents, breakdowns, and delays.
• Maintain and verify accident records with the agency’s insurance carrier.
• Lead training and retraining for drivers, mechanics, and other department personnel.
• Stay current on OPWDD and NYS DOT regulations; recommend compliance updates.
• Provide coverage in the absence of the Director and Transportation Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the department’s overall function

What You Bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid NYS Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and ability to meet Lifetime Assistance’s Vehicle Operator Requirements.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Knowledge of safety and first aid procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and communicate effectively with staff, families, and individuals supported.
• Skill in instructing and coaching other employees.

Our Mission & Culture:

• Mission-Driven Work: Empowering individuals to live with independence and purpose—here, your work truly matters.
• Inclusive & Supportive: A workplace built on respect, dignity, and a shared vision of inclusion.
• Community Impact: Join efforts that reflect Lifetime Assistance’s dedication to community partnerships and enhanced quality of life for all.

Are You Ready to Begin?

If you’re a compassionate leader ready to take the next step in your human services career, apply today and join us in building lives of independence—one person at a time.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Lifetime Assistance is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusive hiring practices without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

“I am part of something bigger… Being a Lifetime Assistance employee means everything to me.”
— Kimberly C, Family Coordinator of Community Services, celebrating her 30th year with us

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