Community Services Worker IV (Senior Center Driver) 2026

New-Castle-County-Government; Christiana Acres (DE); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

New Castle County Department of Community Services is seeking a part-time Senior Center Bus Driver to operate a senior center bus, assist passengers, and support center programs. The position requires a CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement, and carries supervisory responsibilities within the department’s Community Services division.

The role is limited to no more than 25 hours per week year-round, with preference for applicants who have at least 3 years of supervisory experience and bilingual

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a related field.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Delaware CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement.
• Possession of a Delaware Class D license or equivalent may be required; background check and drug screening.

Aufgaben

• Drives Senior Center bus and assists clients boarding and exiting.
• Assists clients with walkers/canes and at the senior center as needed.
• May perform basic vehicle maintenance and cleaning; ensures safety of passengers.
• Maintains records and prepares reports as required.

Kenntnisse

Supervisory experience

Customer service

People skills

Bilingual Spanish and English

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Delaware CDL License Class B with Passenger Endorsement

Jobbeschreibung

New Castle County Department of Community Services has openings for recurring part-time Senior Center Bus Driver positions. These positions are scheduled for no more than 25 hours per week on a year-round basis. Applicants must be 18 years of age with one to three years of relevant work experience preferred and possess a high school diploma or GED; and a valid Delaware CDL License Class B with Passenger Endorsement.

New Castle County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

General Statement of Duties

Performs advanced supervisory skilled or technical work performing various assignments and duties within the Department of Community Services; does related work as required.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class performs at a higher level of skill than a Community Services Worker Ill aiding the Department of Community Services as a Barn Worker, Library Program Coordinator, Recreation Coordinator, Senior Center Driver, or Front Desk Receptionist & Facility Monitor. Work is performed independently with no direct supervision or under general supervision. Barn workers are considered essential personnel.

Examples of Work

(Illustrative only)

Senior Center Driver

• Drives Senior Center bus, commercial driver's license required;
• Assists clients with boarding and exiting the vehicles;
• Carries packages for the clients;
• Places walkers and canes on/off bus;
• Assists at the senior center, as needed;
• May require work on a computer;
• Does basic maintenance for the vehicles including cleaning and sweeping of vehicles;
• Requires extensive unassisted standing and/or walking, often on uneven ground and

ability to climb stairs.

• Requires regular bending, crouching, twisting, pushing, lifting;
• Must possess a valid CDL with passenger endorsement driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and regulations of the area to which the employee is assigned; ability to supervise others; ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to maintain records and prepare written reports; dependability; ability to efficiently use a personal computer with various computer software programs such as word processing and spreadsheets.

Minimum Qualifications

At least three (3) years of experience in work related to the duties to be performed (experience must have been at the supervisory level if the duties of the position require supervision); or an equivalent combination of experience, education or training directly related to the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Preference may be given to applicants who are bilingual in Spanish and English.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid Delaware Class D driver's license or its equivalent, or commercial driver's license Class B, if it is required of the duties of the position. Must pass a Class Ill County physical examination. Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check.

Carol Dougherty
Community Services Coordinator • Sports & Athletics
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