Transportation Specialist

HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK•New York, NY

2d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

HeartShare is currently seeking a Transportation Specialist who will be responsible for coordinating transportation and physically escorting our clients to appointments and other destinations. The Transportation Specialist will be responsible for organizing transports, tracking and logging specifics about transports, maintaining vehicles, providing safety training, and other travel-related duties.

Requirements

A valid driver's license and at least one year of driving experience to perform the job safely
Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications
Time management and organizational skills to stay on schedule
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients
Ability to travel within the 5 boroughs of NYC, Long Island, and Westchester

Nice To Haves

The supervision and transport of clients require prolonged periods of walking and standing and physical agility.
May be required to run and climb flights of stairs; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
Must be willing to do DSP job duties in an emergency if needed

Responsibilities

Coordinates transportation including organizing and navigating travel destinations, physically escorts, and supervises clients while in transit to scheduled and emergency appointments.
Maintains a daily roster of times, dates, destinations, transporters, and length of transport.
Maintains notebooks – includes inspecting logs for completion and accuracy.
Maintains security over the vehicles and keys.
Maintain Security of the vehicle gas cards for use in the specified vehicle and will be responsible for obtaining all receipts in accordance with the policy.
Reports vehicle needs and damage to maintenance and tracks all vehicle issues in regard to repair.
Ensures daily cleanliness and upkeep of all vehicles – including inspecting for cleanliness, damage, proper equipment, and safe operation of the vehicle.
Ensures vehicles are properly fueled.

Benefits

Rewarding Work in a team environment.
Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Professional Development opportunities.
Gympass Discount
Verizon Wireless Discount.
BJs Membership discount.
Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more