Wellness Center Assistant/Driver – Lower Richland Area

Senior Resources; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Columbia, SC is seeking a Wellness Center Assistant/Driver. The role includes managing wellness center operations, supervising staff, and providing transportation for clients. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, have 1 to 3 years of relevant experience, and a valid South Carolina driver’s license. Strong organization, communication, and customer service skills are essential. This position plays a vital role in supporting the community's older adults while ensuring the efficiency of service delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 to 3 years of related experience is required.
• Experience working with older adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the wellness center and supervise employees.
• Transport clients to and from wellness centers.
• Complete service logs and maintain vehicle safety.

Skills

Strong organization

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Columbia, SC

Job Id:170

# of Openings:1

POSITION TITLE: Wellness Center Assistant/Driver – Lower Richland Area

Overview

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the Director of Community Based Services, serves as assistant congregate meal site manager and assists in the daily operation of congregate meal sites. Serves as back-up wellness center driver when needed. Provides office assistance and support to the Director of Community Based Services.

Responsibilities

• Wellness Center Assistant: Manage the wellness center and/or congregate meal distribution site by supervising site employees and volunteers to ensure safe and efficient operation of the center, in the absence of the Center Manager or Meal Site Manager.
• Assist with coordinating the daily opening and closing of the site.
• Assist with compiling daily meal count and maintaining daily reports, including but not limited to: food temperatures, reservation sheets, log sheets, food reports, meal summary sheets, volunteer sheets, mileage and time sheets.
• Assist with proper storage of meal and center supplies.

• Back-up Driver: Transport and escort clients safely to and from wellness centers.
• Complete service logs on vehicles, transportation routes and routine maintenance of van.
• Obey all safe driving rules and regulations and report all vehicular accidents.
• Ensure and monitor that the vehicle is in safe driving condition and that all riders are obeying safe riding habits.
• Report all participant incidents, accidents or concerns to the center manager and central office within 24 hours.
• Perform other duties and tasks as required by the Director of Community Based Services, or as required to fulfill the mission of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• At least 1 to 3 years of related experience, required.
• Previous experience working with older adults, preferred.
• Possession of a valid South Carolina motor vehicle operator license and clear driving record.
• Strong organization, communication, and customer service skills, required.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, preferred.
• Ability to work independently to achieve team goals.