Transportation Coordinator (On-Call/Per Diem; Day Shift)

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living • San Francisco, CA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Coordinator provides safe, timely, and courteous transportation for residents to activities, medical appointments, outings, and other destinations. The role includes arranging rides, communicating with residents, families, and caregivers, and notifying the manager and Health and Wellness Department of changes in a resident’s condition or behavior.

The Coordinator maintains transportation records and schedules, assists residents with mobility and other needs during trips, and helps keep community vehicles clean, safe, and in good working condition. The position also supports front-desk operations, including logging and delivering packages, and follows applicable safety, loss-prevention, infection-control, and driving procedures.

This is an on-call, per-diem day-shift position. The listed schedules are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, with working days and days off varying. Pay is $26.85 per hour. The position is not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

• At least 3 years as a licensed driver.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license and a good driving record, with no suspensions or revocations in the prior 3 years.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer skills related to scheduler programming.
• Experience with the senior population and ability to transport residents in wheelchairs.
• Ability to interpret and follow map directions.
• Ability to comfortably operate vehicles of various sizes, including four-passenger vehicles, vans, and buses.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude with residents and guests.
• Ability to sit in a vehicle for up to 6 hours per day.
• Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, and squat to load and unload cargo areas.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when handling luggage, medical equipment, and resident groceries.
• Good driving skills when handling vehicles on wet or slippery roads.
• Fine motor skills and good visual acuity.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents and, when needed, care providers to scheduled destinations safely, courteously, and on time.
• Maintain accountability of passengers and prioritize their safety throughout transportation.
• Assist residents with special needs, including carrying packages, opening doors, helping them enter and exit vehicles, accompanying them to destinations, and pushing wheelchairs when needed.
• Operate wheelchair lifts and secure wheelchairs using the vehicle’s securement devices.
• Arrange transportation schedules according to residents’ requests and applicable guidelines.
• Maintain records of transportation requests and follow transportation guidelines.
• Communicate with residents, family members, and care providers to coordinate pickup and drop-off arrangements.
• Review the daily transportation schedule and communicate with fellow Coordinators.
• Transport residents to and from outings planned by other departments.
• Provide miscellaneous pickup and delivery services as needed.
• Check vehicles before use, including fuel, oil, tires, and readiness.
• Record routine vehicle maintenance and service checks, keep vehicles clean, and notify the supervisor of required repairs or malfunctions.
• Assist with scheduling vehicle service appointments and taking vehicles to and from service.
• Operate vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and regulations.
• Participate in the Department of Transportation drug-testing program and other mandated safe-driving programs as requested.
• Immediately notify the supervisor of resident concerns, problems, or incidents.
• Assist the Front Desk with operational needs, including logging and delivering packages to residents and departments.
• Attend department staff and in-service meetings as assigned.
• Follow safety, loss-prevention, and infection-control procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The posting describes comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; commuter benefits; and weekday shuttle service to and from Glen Park BART Station. However, this on-call position is not eligible for benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED