Senior Center Transportation & Reception Specialist

Belchertown Police Dept; Belchertown (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Belchertown is seeking a Receptionist/Transportation Coordinator to support the Council on Aging with receptionist, clerical, and dispatch duties.

Main responsibilities include scheduling trips for seniors, maintaining dispatch records, coordinating medical rides, and assisting with program reservations and meals. This is a Grade 5 non-exempt position with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school education required; 2 years' dispatching or scheduling experience preferred.
• Experience working with seniors desirable.
• Equivalent combinations considered.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all regular, medical and special trips for seniors via the Senior Center van(s).
• Prepare daily dispatch sheets and relay instructions to van drivers.
• Coordinate vehicle repairs and maintenance; track fares collected.
• Record transportation program data and payroll information.
• Serve as Senior Center receptionist and manage calls and appointments.
• Assist with health clinic scheduling and congregate meal reservations.
• Perform general clerical duties (typing, filing, mailing lists, etc.).

Skills

Dispatching & scheduling

Clerical skills

Customer service

Elderly program experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Town of Belchertown is seeking a Receptionist/Transportation Coordinator to support the Council on Aging with receptionist, clerical, and dispatch duties.

Main responsibilities include scheduling trips for seniors, maintaining dispatch records, coordinating medical rides, and assisting with program reservations and meals. This is a Grade 5 non-exempt position with 40 hours per week.