DRIVER

Family Service League Of Suffolk County, Inc; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Service League Of Suffolk County, Inc. in Smithtown seeks a part-time Driver to transport clients in an agency vehicle to appointments and to meet basic needs. The driver coordinates weekly food donation pickups and maintains vehicle safety and logs.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Bilingual Spanish is a plus; NYS driver’s license and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients to appointments in an agency vehicle.
• Coordinate with partner agencies to pick up donations weekly.
• Perform daily vehicle safety checks and maintain logs.
• Ensure vehicle registrations and insurance are up to date.
• Uphold safety belts and child car-seat policies.
• Contribute to team meetings and trainings as required.
• Maintain client confidentiality and HIPAA protocols.
• Report safety issues to the Assistant Program Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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DRIVER

PER DIEM Manual Labor Smithtown, NY, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 3569

Salary Range: $18.50 To $18.50 Annually

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE:

Monday - Thursday 9A-1P

Friday 9A-12:30P

SUMMARY:

Family Service League is seeking a part-time Driver to work at our Smithtown Shelter. The Driver will transport clients in an agency vehicle to necessary appointments and to meet basic needs. The Driver will be responsible for coordination of picking up food donations from other agencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enforce rules, regulations, and policies of shelter.
• Transport clients to DOL, DSS, and other necessary appointments.
• Enforce the use of safety belts in the vehicle and that all children are in appropriate car seats.
• Coordinate with LICARES, Island Harvest, and other agencies to pick up donations weekly.
• Perform daily vehicle safety checks and report any issues to Assistant Program Director.
• Complete monthly vehicle logs and submit them to the Assistant Program Director.
• Ensure vehicles have up to date registration and insurance.
• Maintain routine maintenance of the vehicle.
• Address any issues of safety in the vehicle and remove any dangerous items.
• Set and observe appropriate boundaries with clients; observe client confidentiality and HIPPA protocols.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Collaborate with Security to discuss and resolve client incidents.
• This position is essential to the safe and continuous operation of the program. Essential employees are expected to report to work during inclement weather and other relevant emergency situations to ensure uninterrupted care and support for clients.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children and families required.

Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Bilingual a plus

Valid, Clean, NYS Driver’s License required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time, as well as moderate lifting up to 10-15 pounds. Must be able to go up and down stairs.