Transportation Specialist | PACE Program

Midland Care Connection; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental, vision, prescription plans

Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Midland Care Connection in Topeka, KS is seeking a Transportation Specialist to safely transport PACE participants to appointments and activities, using buses, vans, or cars. You’ll assist with transfers, wheelchairs, and daily safety checks, while maintaining a friendly, respectful environment across trips.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the care team, reporting vehicle issues, and keeping vehicles clean.

Qualifications

• Valid Kansas or Missouri driver's license.
• Current automobile liability insurance.
• Motor vehicle record that meets standards.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to pass DOT physical and drug screening.
• Must be 25 years of age or older.
• Physical ability to assist participants (transfers).

Responsibilities

• Transport participants to appointments and Day Center using bus, van, or car.
• Assist participants in and out of vehicles and buildings; aid with wheelchairs/ambulation.
• Maintain safety and report any schedule changes or issues to the care team.
• Perform basic vehicle safety checks and keep vehicles clean.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Safety awareness

Customer service

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Topeka, KS 66614, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day, 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: Required

• 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?

• Health insurance options for employees and dependents
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
• Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
• 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
• Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
• On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
• Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
• Uniform Allowance Program
• Tuition Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Grant Program
• Daily Pay Options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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