Transportation Specialist | PACE Program
About The Position
Midland Care Connection is seeking a Transportation Specialist for its PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. The organization provides community-based care and support intended to help older adults and seriously ill individuals remain independent in their homes. PACE coordinates medical care, rehabilitation, medications, transportation, social services, and supportive therapies through an interdisciplinary care team. The Transportation Specialist helps PACE participants travel safely, comfortably, and on time between their homes, medical appointments, and the PACE Day Center. The role includes driving buses, vans, or cars; assisting participants with entering and exiting vehicles and buildings; and helping with wheelchairs and ambulatory transfers as needed. The specialist also helps maintain clean, operational vehicles, conducts basic safety checks, and communicates schedule changes, participant concerns, and vehicle issues to the care team. Some positions may include observing and reporting changes in participants’ health or behavior and helping with light duties at the Day Center.
Requirements
- Valid Kansas or Missouri driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within a specified time frame.
- Current automobile liability insurance.
- Motor vehicle record that meets organizational and insurability standards.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Ability to pass and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screening.
- Must be 25 years of age or older due to an insurance requirement.
- Physical ability to assist participants, including bending, lifting, and helping with wheelchair or ambulatory transfers.
Nice To Haves
- Prior professional driving experience.
- Experience working with frail, elderly, or disabled individuals.
Responsibilities
- Drive buses, vans, or cars to transport PACE participants between their homes, medical appointments, and the PACE Day Center.
- Follow safety regulations and use proper transfer techniques during transportation.
- Assist participants in and out of vehicles and buildings.
- Help with wheelchair and ambulatory transfers as needed.
- Maintain a supportive and respectful environment during trips.
- Help keep vehicles clean and in good working order.
- Perform basic vehicle safety checks.
- Communicate schedule changes, participant concerns, and vehicle issues to the care team.
- In some positions, observe and report changes in participants’ health or behavior.
- In some positions, support light duties at the Day Center.
Benefits
- Health insurance options for employees and dependents.
- Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA).
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal Days, and Taking Care of You Days.
- Holiday pay for six holidays per year.
- 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan with employer match.
- Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000.
- On-site education center providing professional development and CEU credits.
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents.
- Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations.
- Uniform Allowance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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