Transportation Director

Volunteers of America•Lanham, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our awesome team as a Transportation Director at the Senior Community Care of Maryland! We are offering great benefits and wonderful work environment! Senior Community Care of Maryland is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. About the job: Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:30 PM (may have to fill in for drivers) Pay: $65,000-$80,000 Annually The Transportation Director under the supervision of the Executive Director and Regional VP of Operations is responsible for the transportation program, including transport of residents/participants, meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other transportation as deemed necessary. Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of all drivers and dispatchers. Oversees vehicle repairs and maintenance. Responsible for meeting departmental budget goals.

Requirements

Two (2) years of administrative/supervisory experience, in a transportation setting
Five (5) years of experience in the transportation industry.
Have (1) year experience in working with the frail or elderly population.
High school diploma required
Valid Driver’s License in state of hire.
Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.
Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the transportation program, including transport of residents/participants, meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other transportation as deemed necessary.
Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of all drivers and dispatchers.
Oversees vehicle repairs and maintenance.
Responsible for meeting departmental budget goals.
Supervises the transportation departmental staff.
Responsible for departmental hiring, orientation, competency, and training procedures.
Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
Maintains regular attendance at, and participants in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
Communicates Interdisciplinary Team decisions, participant changes, plan of care changes, and updated information to transportation staff on a daily basis.
Ensures responsibility for running and maintaining transportation scheduling software program.
Ensures effective daily communications, via radio calls or otherwise, between PACE Center, transportation drivers, dispatch and Transportation Coordinator.
Ensures the scheduling, coordination, communication of the driver route assignments of Senior Community Care Program.
Ensures the scheduling of transportation for all participants outside appointments.