Adult Day Program Driver Assistant
Suffolk Transportation Service, Inc.•Medford, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
This role operates 12 months a year with no unpaid school breaks, offering year-round employment, guaranteed minimum hours, strong PTO growth, and meaningful work supporting adult passengers with care, dignity, and respect. Unlike school bus positions, this role provides consistent schedules and predictable income.
Requirements
- Compassionate, patient, and dependable individuals
- Comfortable working with adults with special needs
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Able to pass a non-DOT drug test and physical
Nice To Haves
- CPR certification (earns an additional $2.00 per hour)
Responsibilities
- Assist adult passengers with physical, emotional, or mobility needs
- Ensure safe boarding, seating, and exiting from the vehicle
- Monitor passenger well-being throughout the route
- Communicate professionally with drivers, dispatch, supervisors, and program staff
- Follow all safety procedures, route instructions, and company policies
- Provide a calm, respectful, and supportive presence at all times
Benefits
- Year-round employment
- Guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week
- Average 20-25 hours weekly
- Predictable income
- Excellent PTO & sick time (Year 1: 7 days PTO, Year 2: 13 days PTO, Year 3: 19 days PTO, Year 4+: 25 days PTO)
- 56 hours of paid sick time annually
- Christmas Bonus
- Safety Bonus
- Mid-Year Bonus
- Medical Coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- CDL training pathways
- Opportunities for advancement to Driving positions, Para-Transit and Transit roles, Dispatch, supervision, and management positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
