Transportation Scheduler

Community LIFE; Wilkinsburg (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

403(b) retirement plan contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

A geriatric care organization in Wilkinsburg seeks a Dispatcher to coordinate passenger van services for older adults. The role involves assessing and planning transportation needs and requires a high school diploma, experience in scheduling or logistics, and basic skills in Excel. Strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of area roads, and the ability to handle confidential information are essential. This position offers a generous benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement contributions, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation scheduling and/or logistics is required.
• Prior experience in the geriatric field is helpful.
• Must have a valid PA Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule passenger van transportation services.
• Assess and plan transportation scheduling services for older adults.

Skills

Knowledge of area roads

Basic skills in Excel

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work as a team member

Ability to handle information confidentially

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

iPhone

Job description

Location: Wilkinsburg, Tarentum & Lower Burrell (work days rotate between these job sites)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Summary of Job Duties: Under the direction and supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, the Dispatcher is responsible for the coordination and scheduling of passenger van transportation services as requested by the Interdisciplinary Team. The Dispatcher must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, and plan transportation scheduling services for frail, older adults according to assigned responsibilities and Community LIFE standards.

Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience: Experience in transportation scheduling and/or logistics, and basic level in Excel. Prior experience in the geriatric field is helpful.

Required Certifications/Licensure: Valid PA Driver's license.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the area roads in the program’s service area.
• Basic skill levels in Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and iPhone usage.
• Ability to handle information confidentially.
• Ability to deal professionally and diplomatically with participants and other staff.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Mental alertness
• Ability to effectively plan and organize assignments efficiently.
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and able to function in stressful situations.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to accept and utilize supervision to maintain high standards of quality.
• Ability to give direction as necessary.
• Ability to work as a team member.

About us: Community LIFE is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life. Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our professionals are committed to keeping older adults independent, and in their homes. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.

Benefits: Community LIFE offers a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 4 weeks Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement, and more!