AOT Transport Specialist
About The Position
The AOT Transport Specialist works for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Office of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), which manages and oversees New York City’s Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program. The program supports people with serious mental illness who have difficulty engaging in rehabilitation and are at high risk to themselves or the community, helping them live safely in the community and access comprehensive outpatient services. The role operates a motor vehicle to transport staff, medical records, materials, and supplies to satellite sites and hearing locations. It also includes preparing trip records, reporting vehicle accidents, following agency pickup and delivery procedures, arranging routine vehicle maintenance and care, performing office tasks as requested, and handling emergencies. The role may require carrying crates of records weighing up to 50 pounds. Applicants must have a valid New York State driver’s license in good standing; the license must be maintained throughout employment.
Requirements
- Have a valid New York State motor vehicle driver’s license by the time of appointment and maintain it throughout employment.
- The license must be in good standing; moving violations, suspensions, or an accident record may result in disqualification.
Responsibilities
- Operate a motor vehicle to transport staff, medical records, materials, and supplies to satellite sites and hearing locations as needed.
- Carry crates of records weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary.
- Prepare trip records for the assigned vehicle.
- Report any accident in which the vehicle may have been involved.
- Follow agency procedures for pickups and deliveries of materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Ensure the vehicle receives regular maintenance, cleaning, and fueling.
- Perform office duties as requested, which may include filing, emailing, and answering phones.
- Handle emergencies as they arise.
Benefits
- Premium-free health insurance plan.
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available through the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Worksite Wellness Program.
- Depending on the position, the possibility of working from home up to two days during the week.
- Job security compared with private-sector employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
