Program Aide and Driver

Rcil; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with up to 10% employer invest.

Sick leave (NYS)

Vacation

Additional benefits available

Job summary

RCIL seeks a Program Aide and Driver in Utica, NY. You will assist with meals, monitor participants, aid with personal care, and lead group activities, while ensuring safety and adherence to care plans. This part-time, non-exempt position requires eligibility to drive and a clean record.

You will also handle transporting participants, performing vehicle checks, and maintaining cleanliness of vehicles, contributing to a supportive, respectful environment for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Driving experience in a work setting, preferred.
• HIPAA familiarity and knowledge of vehicle operations.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and assist participants safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal prep and setup to match participants' diets.
• Provide monitoring and oversight to program participants.
• Assist with ambulation, personal care, toileting and showers as needed.
• Lead activities and keep participants engaged in groups.
• Escort participants on and off transportation and operate wheelchair lifts.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and ensure safe operation.

Skills

Driving experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

Lifting 75 lbs

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Program Aide and Driver

MHS - Many Hearts Direct Care Utica, NY, US

Salary Range: $33,124.00 To $33,124.00 Annually

Hourly Pay Rate: $18.20 per hour ($33,124 annually)

Status: Part time, Non-Exempt

Description:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Assist with meal preparation including set up and clean up ensuring each participant in the program is served the correct meal aligning with their specified diet plan.
• Provide monitoring and oversight to program participants.
• Assist participants with ambulation, personal care including assistance with toileting and showers as needed.
• Assist participants with activities.
• Keep participants engaged by conversing, actively participating, and leading groups.
• Assist participants with escorting on and off transport vehicles.
• Ensure participant’s care plans, detailed goal plans, and habilitation goal plans are being implemented on an ongoing basis.
• Performing daily pre-trip and post trip vehicle inspections.
• Assisting participants in and out of the vehicle including the operation of wheelchair accessible lift.
• Operating and maintaining transportation vehicles with a focus on safety and participant courtesy.
• Fueling the vehicle.
• Provide safety briefings to participants and staff.
• Ensuring periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported.
• Keep the assigned vehicles clean inside and outside.
• Serve as back up to the full-time Driver working in the Many Hearts program.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Driving experience in a work setting preferred. 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Independent Living Philosophy, HIPAA and operations and features of assigned vehicles.
• Must have flexibility adapting to new situations and the ability to work as a team.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to remain confidential.
• Ability to establish effective relationships, responsiveness to working with the elderly population, ability to prepare concise and accurate records.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.

Benefits:

• 401K with up to 10% employer investment.
• NYS paid sick leave, vacation
• Additional benefits available

RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage.

RCIL is an equal opportunity employer and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Travel Required: Yes. Requires the ability and willingness to travel to various locations.

Location: Utica, NY

RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage.

RCIL is an equal opportunity employer and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.