PACE Driver

Under the supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, is responsible for the direct transportation of participants who may be physically or mentally limited to and from their destinations.

Responsibilities

• Position requires constant interaction with participants, participant’s family and the staff of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Full-time and Per Diem shifts available!
• Transport physically and mentally limited participants, door to door, to varied destinations both timely and safely.
• Assists participants and their belongings on and off the van and to their destination in a safe and courteous manner.
• Assures that participants have appropriate clothing for weather conditions.
• Ensure that all participants wear safety belts and wheelchairs are locked and secured into position, following the policy and procedure of wheelchair securing.
• Assures at every stop that participant’s seatbelts and/or wheelchair securing is intact.
• Maintain the First Aid kit and fire extinguisher in the vehicle, replacing supplies as they are used or become outdated.
• Maintain the vehicle in a neat and clean condition.
• Cleans interior daily and washes outside of vehicle at least weekly.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED not required Completion of approved course in First Aid within three months of hire date.
• Current valid New York State driver’s license, free from major infractions and acceptable by our insurance carrier.
• 1 year of experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs preferred but not required.

Pay

Pay Range $20.78 - $21.94 / hour

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
• Disability coverage Tuition Reimbursement Program 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans Discounted Gym Membership Paid Time-Off Accrual Fun events for employees

Convenient locations with free parking

• Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
• Diaper Assistance Program Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites