Driver Maintenance Worker - Full Time; 1311-702-A

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens•Queens, NY

About The Position

For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.Social Adult Day Program serves those age of 60 and over, who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Program offered to clients and to their caregivers include the following services: case management, supportive counseling, group activities, caregiver support groups, training workshops/information, and referral services in a caring environment. STATEMENT OF THE JOB Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Driver /Maintenance Worker will be required to transport elderly clients on regularly scheduled routes to various destinations. Escort and assist the elderly and infirm clients from their homes to the vehicle and back. Maintain the cleanliness of Alzheimer’s Adult Day Program and assist with deliveries. Transport elderly clients on regularly scheduled routes from their homes to destinations such as senior centers, supermarkets, shopping malls, medical appointments as determined by the Director or other assigned staff. Escort and assist the elderly and infirm clients from their homes to the vehicle and back, if necessary.Ensure the safety of the passengers through the use of seat belts, wheelchair brackets and other safety devices.Keep daily gasoline and mileage records.Pick up and return vehicle to parking place daily.Maintain program reports including the completion of daily route sheets. Operate and maintain a 2-way radio in the agency vehicle.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Valid New York State Driver’s License (Class D) and provision of printout of annual Driving Record from Motor Vehicle Bureau.
One (1) year driving experience with no more than one moving violation within a 24 month period, no driving while intoxicated convictions.
Good Communication Skills.
Knowledge of roadways in the area where program operates.
Demonstrate sensitivity and an ability to relate to the elderly with patience and flexibility.
Ability to drive vehicle for long periods of time.
Ability to get in and out of vehicle frequently.
Ability to assist older clients in and out of agency vehicles.
Able to lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

Transport elderly clients on regularly scheduled routes from their homes to destinations such as senior centers, supermarkets, shopping malls, medical appointments as determined by the Director or other assigned staff.
Escort and assist the elderly and infirm clients from their homes to the vehicle and back, if necessary.
Ensure the safety of the passengers through the use of seat belts, wheelchair brackets and other safety devices.
Keep daily gasoline and mileage records.
Pick up and return vehicle to parking place daily.
Maintain program reports including the completion of daily route sheets.
Operate and maintain a 2-way radio in the agency vehicle.
Maintain the cleanliness of Alzheimer’s Adult Day Program and assist with deliveries.