Year‑Round Driver Assistant – Adult Day Program

suffolktransportation; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Suffolk Transportation is hiring for an Adult Day Program Driver Assistant. This year‑round role offers guaranteed minimum hours, strong PTO growth, and a benefits package.

You will support adult passengers with care and dignity, ensuring safe boarding and ongoing wellbeing throughout each route. The position emphasizes consistent schedules, a guaranteed 20 hours per week, with typical routes averaging 20–25 hours.

Qualifications

• Assist adult passengers with physical, emotional, or mobility needs.
• Ensure safe boarding and exiting from the vehicle.
• Monitor passenger well-being throughout routes.
• Communicate professionally with drivers, dispatch, and staff.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Provide a calm, respectful presence at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist adult passengers with mobility needs.
• Ensure safe boarding, seating, exiting.
• Monitor passenger well-being on routes.
• Communicate with drivers and staff.
• Follow safety procedures and route instructions.
• Provide a calm, respectful presence.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Dependable

Strong communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Reliable attendance

Non-DOT test

Physical exam

Job description

Suffolk Transportation is hiring for an Adult Day Program Driver Assistant. This year‑round role offers guaranteed minimum hours, strong PTO growth, and a benefits package.

You will support adult passengers with care and dignity, ensuring safe boarding and ongoing wellbeing throughout each route. The position emphasizes consistent schedules, a guaranteed 20 hours per week, with typical routes averaging 20–25 hours.