Job description

Sunnyside Community Services has an exciting opportunity as a Transportation Coordinator to support older adults in Western Queens. Embedded within our Older Adult Center, our transportation program is focused on providing door to door service to older adults from their home to our Center located at 39th street, off Queens Boulevard; as well as the coordination of day trips for socialization and enrichment; and agency wide transportation as they arise. Funded by the New York City Department for the Aging (NYC Aging), the Transportation Coordinator will work under the director of the Older Adult Center Director, and be a creative partner focused on safely driving our older adults to their destinations, ensuring vehicles are maintained, keeping logs up and data up to date in our funders database, Peer Place. Candidate will also be a thought partner with the OAC Director, assisting with curating trips locally throughout Queens as well as to outer boroughs. Focused on providing excellent customer service, the candidate will also be responsible for the direct supervision of three drivers across six agency vehicles.

This position is currently operating on-site in person at our 39th street, main site.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Oversees all transportation needs for older adults and program related activities.

· Concern for the physical, emotional needs of older people and reports and concerns to director of Older Adult Center.

· Adhere to the NYC Aging and DOT standards and requirements.

· Supervises and monitors the ID scanning process for all trips and tracking of all daily transportation activities with program staff and volunteers.

· Conducts intakes for new and ongoing registrations of transportation clients.

· Maintains and respects confidentiality regarding members and donations.

· Database management with Peer Place, Speedway, DOT, and other relevant sites.

· Tallies daily units and prepares timely daily and monthly activity logs and reports and review for consistency and accuracy.

• Assists in coordination of trips with Older Adult Center Director as needed.
• Assists drivers with completing their time sheets when applicable.
• Maintains files on all administrative activities regarding transportation and transportation intakes.
• Responsible for tracking and keeping current all credentials of drivers.
• Responsible for supervision of all drivers and proper documentation of incidents and/or complaints
• Reporting timely incidents to supervisor and police when applicable.
• Completes drivers annual staff performance evaluations and provides ongoing feedback and accountability for drivers.
• Responsible for all transportation equipment needs, ongoing vehicle maintenance, registrations, permits, and any other vehicle needs.
• Daily inspection of vehicles and monthly logs.
• Coordination of maintenance and repair of vehicles with local mechanics.
• Maintains clear records of all routes, contributions, and registrations for transportation services.
• Conducting trainings on driver safety and emergency procedures
• Knowledge of neighborhoods in Queens Community District 2 including Sunnyside, Woodside, Maspeth, Long Island City and ability to read and provide driving directions to drivers.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• AA degree in office management or equivalent experience.
• CPR certification required within 3 months of employment.
• Employee must possess a valid driver's license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Must have three years of driving experience.
• Clear driving record
• No moving violations in the past two years.
• Must provide a DMV issued driving abstract every year.
• Ability to operate a van or small bus.
• Minimum two years customer service and/or administrative experience.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred

Skills Requirements:

· Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, volunteers, and participants.Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Self-motivated.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.

. Ability to attend special certification trainings as needed (i.e. special needs assistance training, defensive driving, CPR, First Aid, etc.)

Physical Requirements

Driving, bending, sitting, stooping, standing and lifting. Ability to carry or move moderate size objects (40-60 lbs). Must have vision of 20/40 or better.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in all types of weather conditions including rain and snow.

SCS offers an excellent benefits package:

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

· 403B pension plan with employer contribution

· Flexible spending account and transit checks

· Employee Assistance Program

· 20 days of paid vacation and 12 paid sick days per year

· 12 paid holidays

· Five personal/floating days

· Life insurance

· Long-term disability

Salary: $45,000

How to apply: Send cover letter and resume or fax to 718.784.7266, Attn: Melissa Vitale or mail to 43-31 36th Street, Sunnyside, NY 11104. Indicate “Transportation Coordinator (Older Adult Center)” in subject line.

Sunnyside Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Please Note: If hired, Sunnyside Community Services requires proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.

All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.

Sunnyside Community Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Employer

For more information about Sunnyside Community Services, please visit their website at www.scsny.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• driving: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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