Transportation Supervisor

Community LIFE•Homestead, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for the general supervision and training of the transportation staff including: coordination/delegation of daily duties to ensure participant Plan of Care is followed, communication with other departments, problem solving and compliance with Community LIFE policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. The Transportation Supervisor maintains the day-to-day operations of the transportation department to ensure safe transport of participants and is responsible for coordinating and scheduling transportation services as requested by the Interdisciplinary Team. The Transportation Supervisor must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan care for and provide service to frail elders according to assigned responsibilities and Community LIFE standards. In addition to these duties, the supervisor will work with the Interdisciplinary Team (doctors, social workers, nurses, coordinators, and caregivers) to create the best possible environment for participants.

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED.
Minimum of one year of experience in transportation/logistics area.
Supervisor/lead experience required.
Proficiency will Microsoft office, particularly Microsoft Excel. A computer skills test will be required for this position.
Valid PA driver’s license with no recent infractions and the ability to obtain a public passenger’s license and pass a DOT Physical.
Knowledge of needs of elderly population in various disciplines.
Ability to accept and utilize supervision to maintain high standards of quality.
Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to compare/contrast many potential situations.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Experience using Excel software.
Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong teamwork and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team member with staff, participants, providers and referral sources.
Dependable, resourceful and flexible.
Ability to identify opportunities for new and innovative ways to provide services

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, logistics, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

general supervision and training of the transportation staff
coordination/delegation of daily duties to ensure participant Plan of Care is followed
communication with other departments
problem solving
compliance with Community LIFE policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
maintains the day-to-day operations of the transportation department to ensure safe transport of participants
coordinating and scheduling transportation services as requested by the Interdisciplinary Team
assess, plan care for and provide service to frail elders according to assigned responsibilities and Community LIFE standards
work with the Interdisciplinary Team (doctors, social workers, nurses, coordinators, and caregivers) to create the best possible environment for participants