About this role
For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.
Social Adult Day Program serves those age of 60 and over, who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Program offered to clients and to their caregivers include the following services: case management, supportive counseling, group activities, caregiver support groups, training workshops/information, and referral services in a caring environment.
STATEMENT OF THE JOB
Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Driver /Maintenance Worker will be required to transport elderly clients on regularly scheduled routes to various destinations. Escort and assist the elderly and infirm clients from their homes to the vehicle and back. Maintain the cleanliness of Alzheimer’s Adult Day Program and assist with deliveries.
- Transport elderly clients on regularly scheduled routes from their homes to destinations such as senior centers, supermarkets, shopping malls, medical appointments as determined by the Director or other assigned staff.
- Escort and assist the elderly and infirm clients from their homes to the vehicle and back, if necessary.
- Ensure the safety of the passengers through the use of seat belts, wheelchair brackets and other safety devices.
- Keep daily gasoline and mileage records.
- Pick up and return vehicle to parking place daily.
- Maintain program reports including the completion of daily route sheets.
- Operate and maintain a 2-way radio in the agency vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Valid New York State Driver’s License (Class D) and provision of printout of annual Driving Record from Motor Vehicle Bureau.
- One (1) year driving experience with no more than one moving violation within a 24 month period, no driving while intoxicated convictions.
- Good Communication Skills.
- Knowledge of roadways in the area where program operates.
- Demonstrate sensitivity and an ability to relate to the elderly with patience and flexibility.
- Ability to drive vehicle for long periods of time.
- Ability to get in and out of vehicle frequently.
- Ability to assist older clients in and out of agency vehicles.
- Able to lift 25 lbs.
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive salary.
For more information on our organization, please visit our website at:
www.ccbq.org EOE/AA.
Other facts
About Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, older adults, and those struggling with mental illness. As one of the largest faith-based developers of affordable housing in the country, Catholic Charities provides more than 4,500 units of housing for low-income older adults, families, and the formerly homeless, throughout Brooklyn and Queens. With the country reeling from an economic crisis, countless members of our community in Brooklyn and Queens have turned to Catholic Charities for assistance. In response, we increased our efforts to address issues of poverty and promote justice in the communities we serve, thereby empowering families and individuals to achieve greater self-sufficiency.
What you'll do
- The Driver/Maintenance Worker is responsible for transporting elderly clients to various destinations and ensuring their safety during transit. Additionally, the role includes maintaining the cleanliness of the program and assisting with deliveries.
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