Driver

Community Housing Innovations•Patchogue, NY

16d•$20

About The Position

CHI is looking for a full-time driver. You will be responsible for safely, appropriately, and judiciously transporting customers from CHI locations to various community facilities.

Requirements

Education : HS Diploma or GED preferred.
Experience: Previous driving experience preferred.
Certificates or Licenses: Valid NYS driver’s license and clean driving record.
Communication: Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
Physical Performance: Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects, walk distances, and climb stairs.
Reasoning Ability: make judgment calls, perform proper notifications, and make appropriate decisions.
Other Skills: Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless, and disabled populations. Work independently or as part of a team, be organized, assume responsibility, work well under pressure, be flexible, and must be even-tempered, Ability to provide a safe, secure environment, and to identify and defuse conflicts until a CHI social services staff member provides professional intervention.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Transports customers to various locations specified on Transportation Request with Agency van.
Schedules daily routes, prioritizing trips to the Department of Social Service, Department of Labor, and housing appointments for customers.
Maintains van in pristine condition, ensuring cleanliness inside and out.
Monitors and schedules routine maintenance of van (inspections, oil changes, tire rotation, etc.)
Reviews transportation requests with respective Supervisor.
Maintains accurate documentation of runs; logging mileage and destinations.
Adheres to proper use of company resources (cell phones, office supplies, vehicles, etc.).
Must be able to multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to details.
Does not fraternize with customers; maintains a professional boundaries.
Drives within posted speed limits and ensures that all passengers wear required safety belts.

Benefits

Paid time off
2 personal days awarded annually
Health insurance and health reimbursement account
Dental and vision plans
Flexible spending account
AFLAC supplemental insurance
Voluntary plans
Dependent Care Spending Account
Working Advantage- Employee Perks
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Monthly trainings and career development plans
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)
Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.