Driver

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Volunteers of America–Greater New York is hiring a Driver to operate agency vehicles and support clients in getting to appointments and program sites. The role includes transporting clients to designated hot spots and assisting with program activities as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma and a valid state driver’s license with a good driving record. A comprehensive benefits package is provided to full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus two years’ experience as a driver.
• Valid state driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Familiar with the assigned driving area and safe driving practices.

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 daily to ensure safe operating condition; maintain gas at 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

Valid driver’s license

Safe driving record

Knowledge of driving area

Vehicle safety checks

Customer service

Job description

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Driver

The Driver is to operate official agency vehicles. Additional functions will include assisting in the promotion of client services, transporting clients to appointments and “hot spot” locations, and ensuring clients adhere to rules and program activities.

New Hope Shelter is a program that provides comprehensive services and safe, anonymous housing for individuals and their children experiencing domestic violence. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/dv

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma plus two years’ experience as a driver.
• Must be familiar with the assigned driving area and possess a valid state driver’s license with a safe driving record that meets agency standards.

Driver Principal 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 that 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.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.