Part-Time Transportation Assistant - Brooklyn

Family Health Center at NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and wellness package

Job summary

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone seeks a Part-Time Transportation Assistant in Brooklyn to provide safe transportation for older adults in programs at aging centers and day care services.

You will operate program vehicles, assist passengers including those with disabilities, and maintain trip schedules and vehicle logs. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and effective communication with staff, clients, and caregivers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Three years of licensed driving experience.
• No DUI or drug impairment convictions.
• No more than one moving violation in the past two years.
• Ability to operate lift-equipped vehicles and assist passengers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate program vehicles to transport older adults in a safe and courteous manner.
• Pick up and drop off participants according to schedules and routes.
• Assist passengers with boarding/exiting, including those with disabilities, using lifts and ramps.
• Maintain driving logs, mileage, fuel, and maintenance records.
• Ensure vehicles are safe, clean, and well-maintained.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and communicate with staff and caregivers.
• Participate in trainings and certifications as required.

Skills

Driving experience

Lift operation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Part-Time Transportation Assistant - Brooklyn.

In this role, the successful candidate Transportation Assistant is responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation services for older adults participating in programs offered by the Family Health Centers' older adult centers and the social adult day care program. The role includes operating program vehicles, assisting clients with mobility needs, maintaining vehicle records, coordinating schedules, and responding promptly to emergencies.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate program vehicles to transport older adults participating in the Family Health Centers' older adult centers and social adult day care program in a safe and courteous manner
• Pick up and drop off program participants according to the schedules and routes
• Assist passengers, including those with disabilities, with boarding and exiting the vehicle safely, using lifts and ramps as needed
• Coordinate and schedule vehicle maintenance schedules in collaboration with the supervisor
• Collaborate with the supervisor and colleagues to plan and coordinate trip schedules
• Prepare and maintain complete and accurate driving logs, milage, fuel, maintenance, passenger and other records
• Ensure that vehicles are safe, clean, and maintained in good working condition
• Respond immediately to emergencies by notifying the supervisor and emergency response providers
• Communicate effectively with program staff, clients and their caregivers
• Participate in training sessions and certifications as required
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a:

• High school diploma
• Valid drivers license
• Three years of licensed driving experience
• No convictions for driving while intoxicated or driving while impaired by drugs
• No more than one moving violation within the past two years
• Ability to operate lift-equipped vehicles and provide physical assistance to passengers as needed.

Required Licenses: Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults and individuals with disabilities

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $18.02 - $30.49 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.