PACE Transportation Specialist | PRN

Midland Care Connection; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for

Uniform Allowance Program

Job summary

Midland Care Connection is seeking a Transportation Specialist to safely transport PACE participants between homes, medical appointments, and the PACE Day Center. The role requires assisting participants in and out of vehicles, helping with wheelchairs, and maintaining a clean, safe vehicle environment.

Responsibilities include observing safety regulations, reporting schedule changes to the care team, and providing light duties at the Day Center as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Kansas or Missouri driver\'s license (or ability to obtain one)
• Must pass and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screening
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Experience working with frail, elderly, or disabled individuals preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive buses, vans, or cars to transport participants between homes, medical appointments, and the PACE Day Center
• Assist participants in and out of vehicles and buildings, help with wheelchairs and transfers
• Maintain a safe, respectful environment during trips and observe safety regulations
• Keep vehicles clean and perform basic safety checks; report vehicle issues to care team
• Communicate schedule changes or participant concerns to the care team; may assist with light duties at the Day Center

Skills

Valid driver\'s license

DOT physical & drug screening

Mobility assistance

Reliable transportation

Experience with elderly/disabled

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kansas City, KS 66112

Position Type: PRN

Job Shift: DayMidland Care Connection

Midland Care Connection

Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions", and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas.

PACE Program

The PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program is designed to help older adults remain safely in their homes rather than entering nursing facilities. It provides complete medical care, rehabilitation, medications, transportation, social services, and supportive therapies all coordinated by an interdisciplinary care team. Participants receive personalized care plans tailored to their unique needs, along with access to a PACE center for social activities, meals, and clinical services. By integrating medical and supportive care under one program, PACE helps seniors maintain independence, improve quality of life, and continue living in their communities with dignity.

Transportation Specialist

Ensures that PACE participants get where they need to go safely, comfortably, and on time. This role involves driving buses, vans, or cars to transport participants between their homes, medical appointments, and the PACE Day Center while observing safety regulations and using proper transfer techniques. You'll assist participants in and out of vehicles and buildings, help with wheelchairs and ambulatory transfers when needed, and maintain a supportive, respectful environment during trips. Transportation Specialists also help keep vehicles clean and in good working order, perform basic safety checks, and communicate any schedule changes, participant concerns, or vehicle issues to the care team. In some positions, you may also observe and report changes in participants' health or behavior and support light duties at the Day Center as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Kansas or Missouri driver's license (or ability to obtain one within a specified time frame)
• 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
• Experience working with frail, elderly, or disabled individuals

What’s in it for you?

• 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
• Uniform Allowance Program

Midland Care Connection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.