JOB SUMMARY:

To maintain and operate vehicle in clean and safe condition; to assist clients in and out of vehicle.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives assigned vehicle.
• Arranges for purchase of gas and oil for vehicle when needed and in accordance with agency procedures, check fluids, tires as appropriate. Ensure that vehicle is equipped with spare tire, jack and other necessary emergency equipment. Changes tire if necessary.
• Immediately reports any accident or traffic violations to supervisor.
• Obeys all traffic regulations.
• Maintains vehicle in a clean condition at all times.
• Maintains trip tickets and any other records that may be required.
• Escorts and assists and protect elderly and infirm clients in moving from apartments to vehicle and return.
• Assists in packaging of meals.
• Cleans thermal containers and bags.
• Assists in the maintenance of the food preparation area.
• Assists in the storing of food and paper supplies at the center.
• Immediately alerts coordinator to any unusual situation regarding the homebound, e.g. person doesn't answer the door; person appears to be ill; person's behavior is different than it usually is. When in doubt regarding any situation, immediately telephones the coordinator.
• Collects contributions from participants and issues receipt for the contribution. Upon returning to the site, turns in collections and receipt books and accounts to the supervisor for contributions received.
• Staff "Cooling Centers" or other necessary responses for older adult center members when ordered by City funders may require working extended hours
  during the week or weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years driving experience and a valid N.Y. State driver’s license with CDL privileges with no more than one moving violation for a minimum period of 2 years.
• No driving while intoxicated convictions.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, climb stairs and stand for long hours.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to relate to older adults.

COMPENSATION:

• Rate: $15.00 per hour

JASA Promotes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

JASA is passionate about fostering an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

We commit to promote equity across all lines of difference including race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, and disability.

We best support independent, engaged lives of meaning and social connection for aging and vulnerable New Yorkers when we create a work environment that honors and reflects the voices, perspectives, and experiences of all JASA employees and the communities we serve.

SUBJECT TO REVIEW FOR PURPOSES OF ADAAA
JASA is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment

TO APPLY

Email résumé and cover letter to: jobs@jasa.org. Indicate [current-page:title] in subject line.

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Mail to:

JASA
Human Resources Department
274 West 37th Street - Ninth Floor
New York, NY 10018