PACE Transportation Specialist - Community Driver

Midland Care Connection, Inc.; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) ERISA retirement plan, match

On-site education center

EAP for employees and dependents

Uniform Allowance Program

Job summary

Midland Care Connection seeks a Transportation Specialist to ensure PACE participants are transported safely between homes, medical appointments, and the Day Center. You will drive vehicles, assist with transfers, and maintain a respectful, supportive atmosphere during trips.

Responsibilities include helping participants in and out of vehicles, performing basic vehicle checks, and communicating any schedule or health changes to the care team. DOT screening and valid insurance are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Kansas or Missouri driver’s license (or ability to obtain one).
• Current automobile liability insurance.
• Motor vehicle record that meets organizational and insurability standards.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to pass and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screening.
• Must be 25 years of age or older (insurance requirement).
• Physical ability to assist participants, including bending, lifting, and helping with wheelchair or ambulatory transfers.
• Preferred: prior professional driving experience.
• Preferred: experience working with frail, elderly, or disabled individuals.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses, vans, or cars to transport participants between homes, medical appointments, and the PACE Day Center while observing safety regulations.
• Assist participants in and out of vehicles and buildings; help with wheelchairs and ambulatory transfers as needed.
• Maintain a supportive, respectful environment during trips and perform basic safety checks on vehicles.
• Communicate schedule changes, participant concerns, or vehicle issues to the care team; observe and report changes in health or behavior as required.

Skills

Driver's license

Liability insurance

DOT medical/drug screening

Age 25+

Physical ability for transfers

Reliable transportation

Job description

Midland Care Connection seeks a Transportation Specialist to ensure PACE participants are transported safely between homes, medical appointments, and the Day Center. You will drive vehicles, assist with transfers, and maintain a respectful, supportive atmosphere during trips.

Responsibilities include helping participants in and out of vehicles, performing basic vehicle checks, and communicating any schedule or health changes to the care team. DOT screening and valid insurance are required.