Transportation Manager

Wildwood Programs•Latham, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. The Transportation Manager will lead and directly supervise the Transportation team in delivering safe, person-centered, and efficient transit for Wildwood’s Day Services participants, while collaborating with program leaders to ensure the highest standards of service quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
5 years driving experience with at least 2 years of bus/large vehicle driving experience.
One year supervisory experience
First-Aid and CPR certification or eligibility for certification.
Positive Approaches certification required.
Must maintain an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience in dispatching
Route planning preferred
CDL w/ P endorsement

Responsibilities

Oversee the Transportation of People Attending Day Service
Collaborates with the Day Services Director and Managers across multiple sites to ensure safe, person-centered transportation for program participants.
Oversees the development of efficient transportation routes and works with the Transportation Supervisor to revise them as Day Program participation changes.
Provides oversight to ensure adequate coverage of drivers for all day services routes.
May be required to provide driving coverage in circumstances of driver vacancies.
Works collaboratively with Wildwood’s Intake Department and the day services team during intakes of new people to day services and works to meet the transportation needs of the person utilizing a person-centered approach.
Ensures that all Wildwood Drivers are supported when on the road.
Ensures proper coverage for dispatch duties, responding to driver calls and questions.
Maintains a strong, supportive relationship with families, staff and individuals receiving support.
Monitors and ensures all transportation vehicles are operated safely per policy guidelines, addressing concerns promptly.
Transportation Department Management
Directly supervises the Transportation Supervisor and Drivers to ensure a supportive, collaborative, and cohesive team.
Responsible for hiring, completing regular and on-going supervision meetings, performance evaluations, scheduling and approving time-off requests and timecards.
Ensure all drivers have the training required to be successful within their roles. This includes regularly monitoring all required training and ensuring drivers are in compliance with training requirements.
Co-Facilitates staff meetings to ensure that the Transportation team is kept apprised of agency events, initiatives, and fosters a team atmosphere.
Attends agency-wide meetings such as agency leadership meetings, collaborative Day Services and Transportation meetings, and any other meetings that could impact the transportation of people we support.