Compassionate Senior Transport Driver & Passenger Support

Catholic-Charities-Brooklyn-and-Queens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vacation and personal days

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement savings with agency match

Transit Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Public loan forgiveness

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens seeks a Driver to transport older adult clients on regular routes to senior centers, grocery stores, and medical appointments. You will escort clients from homes to the vehicle as needed and ensure their safety with proper devices.

The role includes light clerical tasks such as data entry, filing, answering phones, and mail distribution to support program operations. A NY driver's license and defensiv e driving training are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Valid New York State Driver's License (Class D) and driving record printout.
• Defensive driving certificate within 6 months of employment.
• At least 1 year of driving experience with minimal violations.
• Knowledge of local roadways; ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Transport older adult clients on regularly scheduled routes to destinations such as senior centers, supermarkets, and medical appointments.
• Escort and assist fragile clients from their homes to the vehicle and back when needed.
• Ensure passenger safety using seat belts, wheelchair brackets, and other safety devices.
• Perform clerical duties including data entry, filing, answering phones, and mail distribution.

Skills

Valid NY Driver's License

Defensive driving

1 year driving experience

Knowledge of local roadways

Lift up to 25 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens seeks a Driver to transport older adult clients on regular routes to senior centers, grocery stores, and medical appointments. You will escort clients from homes to the vehicle as needed and ensure their safety with proper devices.

The role includes light clerical tasks such as data entry, filing, answering phones, and mail distribution to support program operations. A NY driver's license and defensiv e driving training are required.