Transportation Specialist | Part Time | PACE Program
About The Position
Ensures that PACE participants get where they need to go safely, comfortably, and on time. This role involves driving buses, vans, or cars to transport participants between their homes, medical appointments, and the PACE Day Center while observing safety regulations and using proper transfer techniques. You’ll assist participants in and out of vehicles and buildings, help with wheelchairs and ambulatory transfers when needed, and maintain a supportive, respectful environment during trips. Transportation Specialists also help keep vehicles clean and in good working order, perform basic safety checks, and communicate any schedule changes, participant concerns, or vehicle issues to the care team. In some positions, you may also observe and report changes in participants’ health or behavior and support light duties at the Day Center as needed.
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 (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
- Driving buses, vans, or cars to transport participants between their homes, medical appointments, and the PACE Day Center
- Observing safety regulations and using proper transfer techniques
- Assisting participants in and out of vehicles and buildings
- Helping with wheelchairs and ambulatory transfers when needed
- Maintaining a supportive, respectful environment during trips
- Keeping vehicles clean and in good working order
- Performing basic safety checks
- Communicating any schedule changes, participant concerns, or vehicle issues to the care team
- Observing and report changes in participants’ health or behavior
- Supporting light duties at the Day Center as needed
Benefits
- Health insurance options for employees and dependents
- Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
- Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
- 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
- Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
- On-site education center to provide 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
