Compassionate Driver: Client Transport & Support

Volunteers-of-America---Greater-New-York,-Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid birthday holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America Greater New York, Inc. seeks a dedicated Driver to operate official agency vehicles and support client services. The role includes transporting clients to appointments and hot spots while ensuring safety and adherence to program rules. Strong attention to vehicle condition and daily paperwork is essential.

The position also involves assisting in direct care and administrative tasks when not driving, with a focus on contributing to the shelter’s mission and client wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Two years’ driving experience required.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles in a safe and prudent manner, arriving at destinations via the most efficient route.
• Transport clients to and from agency designated 'hot spots'.
• Check vehicles on a daily basis to ensure they are in acceptable operating condition. Maintain gas at one-half full and fill tank at end of day.
• Complete required paperwork including daily logs and route sheets.
• Assist in provision of direct care services and administrative support to program when not engaged in driving duties.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Skills

Driving experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Volunteers of America Greater New York, Inc. seeks a dedicated Driver to operate official agency vehicles and support client services. The role includes transporting clients to appointments and hot spots while ensuring safety and adherence to program rules. Strong attention to vehicle condition and daily paperwork is essential.

The position also involves assisting in direct care and administrative tasks when not driving, with a focus on contributing to the shelter’s mission and client wellbeing.