On-Call Driver: Transport & Welcome New Arrivals

iine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The International Institute of New England (IINE) seeks a part-time on-call Driver to support staff and clients in Boston, MA. You will pick up newly arrived refugees, transport them to their new home, and help with basic settlement needs while ensuring safety and respect for all clients.

Responsibilities include assisting multilingual clients, coordinating with interpreters, and helping clients become familiar with their homes and appliances.

Qualifications

• Current Driver’s License with excellent driving record.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Comfort navigating Boston, Lowell, and/or Manchester areas by public transit.
• Experience working with multilingual and international populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation services to and from the airport, picking up newly arrived refugees and bringing them to their new home.
• Facilitate communication for clients with limited English proficiency, work with interpreters to support communication with newly arrived clients.
• Ensure newly arrived refugee clients are settled in their new homes and know how to use all appliances in the home.
• Provide transportation services for staff, clients, and/or other individuals for meetings, interviews, medical appointments, etc.
• Have access to car seats as needed and support young clients in accessing safe transportation in the car.
• Participate in related workshops / program activities, as needed.
• Answer inquiries from staff, clients, and other individuals.
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Driver's License

Clean driving record

Public transit navigation

Multilingual experience

Job description

The International Institute of New England (IINE) seeks a part-time on-call Driver to support staff and clients in Boston, MA. You will pick up newly arrived refugees, transport them to their new home, and help with basic settlement needs while ensuring safety and respect for all clients.

Responsibilities include assisting multilingual clients, coordinating with interpreters, and helping clients become familiar with their homes and appliances.