Transportation Aide

Norfolk-Redevelopment-and-Housing-Authorit; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking a Transportation Aide to assist public housing residents while being transported in NRHA vehicles to assigned locations. The position offers an hourly wage of $19.23 to $23.07 with a part-time schedule.

The Transportation Aide will help residents board and exit, provide program information, maintain logs, and report vehicle issues as part of NRHA’s dedicated services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists public housing residents while being transported in NRHA automobiles, vans, and other vehicles to assigned locations.
• Assists passengers with boarding and exiting the van safely.
• Provides information to residents and others regarding the resident services transportation program, van schedule, resident services programs, and other related information.
• Maintains and submits daily mileage log, incident reports, gas card usage, and other documentation as directed.
• Cleans vehicle interior as assigned.
• Reports any malfunctions or accidents involving assigned vehicle to ensure the safety and security of passengers.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Transportation Aide

Client Services Part Time Manual Labor Norfolk, VA, US

Salary Range: $19.23 To $23.07 Hourly

We Are Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority

NRHA’s Vision and Mission

We are proud to be the largest housing and redevelopment authority in Virginia and a leader in real estate development and property management across the country. Since 1940, we’ve been working to revitalize and improve neighborhoods in Norfolk.

As an award-winning public housing authority designated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the NRHA VISION is to provide quality housing choices in neighborhoods where people want to live. Our MISSION is to provide quality housing opportunities that create sustainable, mixed-income communities.

Today, our dedicated team continues focusing on our vision and mission by providing exceptional service to residents, vendors, development partners, and community stakeholders through programs that support the development and sustainability of affordable housing and offering programs that support the goal of self-sufficiency for all residents of Norfolk, Virginia.

Position Summary

Assists public housing community residents while being transported in NRHA automobiles, vans, and other vehicles to assigned locations.

Essential Functions

Assists passengers with boarding and exiting the van safely.

Provides information to residents and others regarding the resident services transportation program, van schedule, resident services programs, and other related information.

Maintains and submits daily mileage log, incident reports, gas card usage, and other documentation as directed.

Cleans vehicle interior as assigned.

Reports any malfunctions or accidents involving assigned vehicle to ensure the safety and security of passengers.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification.
• One-year prior experience in van operations, with experience in transporting elderly and disabled persons preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience necessary to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirements

• Subject to a background check, pre-employment health check, and reference verification prior to hire.
• Must maintain confidentiality and adhere to NRHA’s code of conduct and ethics policies.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, see, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Job requires depth perception.

NRHA will consider equivalent substitutes for education and/or experience, provided that the candidate can demonstrate that he/she has obtained the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the job.

NRHA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The compensation offer will be determined by the candidate's work history and skill set. Benefits include VRS retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; long-and short-term disability insurance; tuition reimbursement options; public service loan forgiveness, and much more.

Drug Free Workplace: NRHA maintains a drug free workplace.

VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.