Driver

Community Housing Innovations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Monthly trainings and career developm…

Job summary

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is seeking a transportation driver to safely move customers between CHI locations and community facilities. The role is full-time, based in the Eastchester neighborhood of the Bronx, with a schedule of 10am-6pm, Monday through Friday, at about $20.20 per hour (roughly $42,000 annually).

Required is a high school diploma or GED, a valid NYS driver’s license with a clean record, and strong English skills; bilingual Spanish is a plus. OT eligibility applies.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED required. 3+ years of experience as a Driver (especially in a social service setting) can override the education requirement.
• Certificates or Licenses: Valid NYS driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Communication: Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Reasoning Ability: make judgment calls, perform proper notifications, and make appropriate decisions.
• Other Skills: Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless, and disabled populations. Work independently or as part of a team, be organized, assume responsibility, work well under pressure, be flexible, and must be even-tempered.

Responsibilities

• Transports customers to various locations specified on Transportation Request with Agency van.
• Schedules daily routes, prioritizing trips to HRA, DoL, and housing appointments.
• Maintains van in pristine condition, ensuring cleanliness inside and out.
• Monitors and schedules routine maintenance of van (inspections, oil changes, tire rotation, etc.).
• Reviews transportation requests with Supervisor.
• Maintains accurate documentation of runs, logging mileage and destinations.
• Adheres to proper use of company resources.
• Must multitask, be flexible, and maintain attention to detail; professional boundary with customers.
• Drives within posted speed limits and ensures passengers wear seat belts.
• Does not use cell phone or substances while driving.

Skills

English proficiency

Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NYC- Bronx - 233 - Bronx, NY 10466

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.20 - $42,000.00 Hourly

WHO IS CHI?

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.

WHAT DOES CHI OFFER?

• Generous Paid time off
• Personal and Sick Days
• Health insurance and health reimbursement account
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending account
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Commuter Transit and Parking Account
• Working Advantage- Employee Perks
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly trainings and career development plans

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for: safely, appropriately, and judiciously transporting customers from CHI locations to various community facilities.

Pay: $20.20 an hour- approx. $42,000 annually.

FLSA: Non-exempt. Eligible for overtime.

Schedule: 10am-6pm Monday - Friday.

Location: Eastchester neighborhood Bronx, NY

JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Transports customers to various locations specified on Transportation Request with Agency van.
• Schedules daily routes, prioritizing trips to HRA, Department of Labor, transfers to/from other shelters and housing appointments for customers.
• Maintains van in pristine condition, ensuring cleanliness inside and out.
• Monitors and schedules routine maintenance of van (inspections, oil changes, tire rotation, etc.)
• Reviews transportation requests with respective Supervisor.
• Maintains accurate documentation of runs, logging mileage and destinations.
• Adheres to proper use of company resources (cell phones, office supplies, vehicles, etc.).
• Must be able to multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to details. Does not fraternize with customers; maintains a professional boundary.
• Drives within posted speed limits and ensures that all passengers wear required safety belts.
• Does not use cell phone or substances while driving.

Qualifications

What do I need to apply?

• Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED required. 3+ years of experience as a Driver (especially in a social service setting) can override the education requirement.
• Certificates or Licenses: Valid NYS driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Communication: Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Reasoning Ability: make judgment calls, perform proper notifications, and make appropriate decisions.
• Other Skills: Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless, and disabled populations. Work independently or as part of a team, be organized, assume responsibility, work well under pressure, be flexible, and must be even-tempered.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)

Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.