Transportation Provider for Seniors

Family & Children's Agency • Norwalk, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) is a nonprofit human service organization that is committed to increasing the social and emotional well-being of our clients – people throughout Fairfield County. Our Agency builds better lives by offering more than 30 programs that meet needs across all ages, delivering services to more than 13,000 people each year. Our clients reside primarily in Norwalk, Wilton, Darien, Westport, Weston, New Canaan, Stamford, and Greenwich. Our Home Care and Foster Care programs assist residents throughout Fairfield County, and the Adoption program is both nationwide and international.

Our Mission is to partner with individuals, families, organizations, and communities to build better lives.

A transportation worker for the elderly helps seniors get to medical appointments, grocery stores, community events, and other essential destinations safely and on time. They assist with entering and exiting vehicles, ensure comfort during travel, and provide friendly, reliable support to help older adults maintain their independence.

Requirements

• High school education is desirable, but educational qualifications may be waived if the applicant can read, write, follow instructions, and complete reports fully in the English language.
• Good communication skills are needed with a maturity level to cope with other’s lifestyles and needs.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, be alert and self-motivated.
• Must be able to effectively manage difficult situations and clients.
• Must demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
• Must have empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Safe driving and map reading skills essential.
• Personal vehicle, driver’s license and automobile insurance required.

Nice To Haves

• Training will be of sufficient length to meet the needs of the position.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies clients to appointments and/or errands.
• Grocery shops and runs errands, as requested.
• Performs Home Safety Evaluation.
• Follows agency policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous employer contributions to medical plans once eligible.
• 401K with a match and safe harbor contribution after eligibility requirements are met.
• Employee discounts to multiple organizations, events and cell phone plans.
• EAP program.
• Summer Fridays.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Wellness incentives and challenges.
• Eligible for the public service loan forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED